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The morning of November 14, 1960, a little girl named Ruby Bridges got dressed and left for school. At just six years old, Ruby became the first Black child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. Federal marshals had to escort Ruby, as she was faced with throngs of angry white protestors restrained by barricades. Today, she is a civil rights activist and author, with her most recent children's release, I Am Ruby Bridges: How one six-year-old girl's march to school changed the world, telling the story of that day, with illustrations by Nikkolas Smith.
The morning of November 14, 1960, a little girl named Ruby Bridges got dressed and left for school. At just six years old, Ruby became the first Black child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. Federal marshals had to escort Ruby, as she was faced with throngs of angry white protestors restrained by barricades. Today, she is a civil rights activist and author, with her most recent children's release, I Am Ruby Bridges: How one six-year-old girl's march to school changed the world, telling the story of that day, with illustrations by Nikkolas Smith.
This made my whole heart smile! 🖤 From Ruby Bridges to Rosa Parks, seeing our little ones celebrate these giants who paved the way is pure GOLD! ✨ Watching them embody our history with such pride... this is how we keep our stories alive! 📚 These young kings and queens are already understanding their crown! 👑 Tag someone who’s teaching the next generation about our heroes! 💫 📽️: @carols.infant.7 #BlackExcellence #BlackHistory365 #BlackJoy #TeachThemYoung #BlackCulture #CommunityLove #BlackPride #FutureLeaders #RepresentationMatters #BlackGirlMagic #BlackBoyJoy #HarlemLove #BlackHistoryIsEveryDay #CelebrateBlackExcellence
This made my whole heart smile! 🖤 From Ruby Bridges to Rosa Parks, seeing our little ones celebrate these giants who paved the way is pure GOLD! ✨ Watching them embody our history with such pride... this is how we keep our stories alive! 📚 These young kings and queens are already understanding their crown! 👑 Tag someone who’s teaching the next generation about our heroes! 💫 📽️: @carols.infant.7 #BlackExcellence #BlackHistory365 #BlackJoy #TeachThemYoung #BlackCulture #CommunityLove #BlackPride #FutureLeaders #RepresentationMatters #BlackGirlMagic #BlackBoyJoy #HarlemLove #BlackHistoryIsEveryDay #CelebrateBlackExcellence
Ruby Bridges not only changed the educational system, but she continues to connect with children around the country through her writing. Bridges was the first Black child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana in 1960. She has published five books sharing her story. “I wanted to meet them right there,” she says about 6-year-old kids who might be experiencing racism the way she did at that age. #rubybridges #rubybridgesfoundation #education #history
Ruby Bridges not only changed the educational system, but she continues to connect with children around the country through her writing. Bridges was the first Black child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana in 1960. She has published five books sharing her story. “I wanted to meet them right there,” she says about 6-year-old kids who might be experiencing racism the way she did at that age. #rubybridges #rubybridgesfoundation #education #history
“Racism is a grownup disease, let’s stop using our kids to spread it.” 💬 @rubybridgesofficial Today we celebrate the birthday of civil rights leader, activist, and author Ruby Bridges 🎂✨ In 1960, at just six years old, Ruby walked past crowds of protestors and into an all-white New Orleans elementary school, escorted by federal marshals. That single act of courage made her one of the first Black children to integrate the city’s public schools — and changed the course of American history. Ruby’s bravery reminds us that every step toward equity matters. Her legacy continues to inspire generations to stand up against racism and build a world where children can learn and grow free from hate. Source: rubybridges.com 📨 Subscribe to the @feminist newsletter to discover more leaders in #Herstory 🎞️ The Late Show / YT
“Racism is a grownup disease, let’s stop using our kids to spread it.” 💬 @rubybridgesofficial Today we celebrate the birthday of civil rights leader, activist, and author Ruby Bridges 🎂✨ In 1960, at just six years old, Ruby walked past crowds of protestors and into an all-white New Orleans elementary school, escorted by federal marshals. That single act of courage made her one of the first Black children to integrate the city’s public schools — and changed the course of American history. Ruby’s bravery reminds us that every step toward equity matters. Her legacy continues to inspire generations to stand up against racism and build a world where children can learn and grow free from hate. Source: rubybridges.com 📨 Subscribe to the @feminist newsletter to discover more leaders in #Herstory 🎞️ The Late Show / YT
With all of the turmoil and emotions surrounding RUBY BRIDGES, we all should pause to enjoy the victory we have been granted. We hope this small triumph will spread and embrace the world. Here is our Easter prayer. 🙏🏾👼 It will be helpful to remember this particular moment in the film. #Euzhan #happyeaster #rubybridges #holidays #prayer #eastersunday #euzhanpalcy
With all of the turmoil and emotions surrounding RUBY BRIDGES, we all should pause to enjoy the victory we have been granted. We hope this small triumph will spread and embrace the world. Here is our Easter prayer. 🙏🏾👼 It will be helpful to remember this particular moment in the film. #Euzhan #happyeaster #rubybridges #holidays #prayer #eastersunday #euzhanpalcy
On this day 65 years ago, 6 year old Ruby Bridges @rubybridgesofficial was escorted into elementary school by U.S. Marshals as she integrated the school. She had to be escorted because racist adults were threatening her life for being a Black girl going to school with their white children. I was blessed to connect with Ruby and I pleaded with her to walk in the @activelyblack NYFW show. I wanted to show the world that tells us this evil happened so long ago that Ruby Bridges is right here, right now. That the trauma and terror of white supremacy and racism is not some ancient history but it is alive and never went anywhere, and our people who lived through these times are still here with us. Which means the racists and their children that they raised to be the same way, are also still here with us. The fight never ended. It continues to this day. But our strength and resilience is still here as well. Today is the Official Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day. @rubybridgesofficial thank you for blessing @activelyblack with your presence and your greatness and your love. You are ACTIVELY Black 🖤✊🏿🧬 #RubyBridges #ActivelyBlack
On this day 65 years ago, 6 year old Ruby Bridges @rubybridgesofficial was escorted into elementary school by U.S. Marshals as she integrated the school. She had to be escorted because racist adults were threatening her life for being a Black girl going to school with their white children. I was blessed to connect with Ruby and I pleaded with her to walk in the @activelyblack NYFW show. I wanted to show the world that tells us this evil happened so long ago that Ruby Bridges is right here, right now. That the trauma and terror of white supremacy and racism is not some ancient history but it is alive and never went anywhere, and our people who lived through these times are still here with us. Which means the racists and their children that they raised to be the same way, are also still here with us. The fight never ended. It continues to this day. But our strength and resilience is still here as well. Today is the Official Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day. @rubybridgesofficial thank you for blessing @activelyblack with your presence and your greatness and your love. You are ACTIVELY Black 🖤✊🏿🧬 #RubyBridges #ActivelyBlack
Ruby Bridges made history on November 15, 1960. And Public Enemy educates you on who she is and the doors she opened in the new music video for The Hits Just Keep on Comin’
Ruby Bridges made history on November 15, 1960. And Public Enemy educates you on who she is and the doors she opened in the new music video for The Hits Just Keep on Comin’
Ruby Bridges went to school at 6 Linda would’ve been 12 Ruby Bridges is still alive. This is living history. When you don’t know your history, you’re doomed to repeat it. This is our Secretary of EDUCATION? 🤔
Ruby Bridges went to school at 6 Linda would’ve been 12 Ruby Bridges is still alive. This is living history. When you don’t know your history, you’re doomed to repeat it. This is our Secretary of EDUCATION? 🤔
Wow! What a Call to Action! You did it! Nearly 400k students across the country in 47 states.. even in London! Came together yesterday… for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day… Showing the World we can come together… As one race… the “Young” Human race! To Dialogue on How we too Can make a difference in the World! Talk about …“Walking the Walk”…. I thank you & Congratulations to all of Us that participated! Haven’t Signed up Yet? It’s Never too Late! And we Welcome your ideas! Www.rubybridges.foundation
Wow! What a Call to Action! You did it! Nearly 400k students across the country in 47 states.. even in London! Came together yesterday… for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day… Showing the World we can come together… As one race… the “Young” Human race! To Dialogue on How we too Can make a difference in the World! Talk about …“Walking the Walk”…. I thank you & Congratulations to all of Us that participated! Haven’t Signed up Yet? It’s Never too Late! And we Welcome your ideas! Www.rubybridges.foundation
About 200 members of Black student unions from 10 different San Diego Unified School District schools gathered Monday morning to commemorate the beginning of Black History Month. Students of all ages shared speeches and poetry. "It's a moment for us as students to stand proud and united, knowing we're part of the history in the making," said Brooklyn Burnett a student at Pershing Middle School and the event's emcee. "Black history taught me that you can become anybody you want to become. You can become anybody. You can become Martin Luther King, Ruby Bridges. You can become Steph Curry. You can become anybody you want," said Gage Elementary School kindergartner, Malachi Conners. Elleisha Elzien, a project resource teacher with San Diego Unified said, the students’ messages are coming at an important moment. "To really show their pride and Black History Month in their identities. And especially representing our school district in a time where many school districts are silencing the voices that need to be heard," Elzien said. The ceremony ended with the raising of Black History Month flag and a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” sung by Correia Middle School Teacher, Chris White. 📝 @melissamae247 📸 @melissamae247 + Mike Damron
About 200 members of Black student unions from 10 different San Diego Unified School District schools gathered Monday morning to commemorate the beginning of Black History Month. Students of all ages shared speeches and poetry. "It's a moment for us as students to stand proud and united, knowing we're part of the history in the making," said Brooklyn Burnett a student at Pershing Middle School and the event's emcee. "Black history taught me that you can become anybody you want to become. You can become anybody. You can become Martin Luther King, Ruby Bridges. You can become Steph Curry. You can become anybody you want," said Gage Elementary School kindergartner, Malachi Conners. Elleisha Elzien, a project resource teacher with San Diego Unified said, the students’ messages are coming at an important moment. "To really show their pride and Black History Month in their identities. And especially representing our school district in a time where many school districts are silencing the voices that need to be heard," Elzien said. The ceremony ended with the raising of Black History Month flag and a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” sung by Correia Middle School Teacher, Chris White. 📝 @melissamae247 📸 @melissamae247 + Mike Damron
🎉 Today we honor Ruby Bridges on her birthday! At just six years old, Ruby made history as the first Black student to integrate an all-white school. Her story, told in The Story of Ruby Bridges, opens the door for lessons on the Civil Rights Movement, democracy, and the leaders who shaped change. ✨ Activities include close reading, vocabulary, letter writing, research, and cross-curricular connections. Let Ruby’s courage inspire your classroom discussions today. 💛 Tap @sharemylesson and click the link in our bio to read more. 👆⁠
🎉 Today we honor Ruby Bridges on her birthday! At just six years old, Ruby made history as the first Black student to integrate an all-white school. Her story, told in The Story of Ruby Bridges, opens the door for lessons on the Civil Rights Movement, democracy, and the leaders who shaped change. ✨ Activities include close reading, vocabulary, letter writing, research, and cross-curricular connections. Let Ruby’s courage inspire your classroom discussions today. 💛 Tap @sharemylesson and click the link in our bio to read more. 👆⁠
At just 6 years old, Ruby Bridges carried a burden no child should ever have to bear. On November 14, 1960, she walked into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans as the first Black student to integrate the school. Surrounded by angry protesters and escorted by U.S. Marshals, Ruby showed a level of courage that inspired a nation and became a defining moment of the Civil Rights Movement. Her bravery wasn’t just about attending school—it challenged generations of segregation and reminded the world that real change often begins with ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Do you think enough is being taught about Ruby Bridges and the children who helped shape the Civil Rights Movement? Share your thoughts below. #RubyBridges #CivilRightsMovement #BlackHistory #BlackExcellence #HistoryMatters
At just 6 years old, Ruby Bridges carried a burden no child should ever have to bear. On November 14, 1960, she walked into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans as the first Black student to integrate the school. Surrounded by angry protesters and escorted by U.S. Marshals, Ruby showed a level of courage that inspired a nation and became a defining moment of the Civil Rights Movement. Her bravery wasn’t just about attending school—it challenged generations of segregation and reminded the world that real change often begins with ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Do you think enough is being taught about Ruby Bridges and the children who helped shape the Civil Rights Movement? Share your thoughts below. #RubyBridges #CivilRightsMovement #BlackHistory #BlackExcellence #HistoryMatters
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