How Did Ruby Contribute To Later Integration

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Later, integration became a part of everyday lives over time. More and more people began to accept the joining of both black and white students in one school. Ruby paved her way to inspire others to enroll at William Frantz Elementary School, her four nieces attended Frantz as they were growing up.

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