Ruby Bridges is an anti-segregation activist born in the 1950’s. When Ruby was six, she became the first black child to go to a segregated, all white school. Ruby’s attendance at this school not only affected Ruby, but it also caused many problems for her family. Ruby’s brave character was the beginning of racial justice.
Ruby Bridges was the first black child to attend an all white school. In fact, Ruby was one of the six African American kids that passed a test that chose the black children that would integrate a white public school. Ruby’s first day at William Frantz School, an all white school, was November 14, 1960. Ruby was escorted into school by federal marshals hired by the government for protection. Ruby’s first day of school was
Ruby Bridges was the first black child to attend an all white school. In fact, Ruby was one of the six African American kids that passed a test that chose the black children that would integrate a white public school. Ruby’s first day at William Frantz School, an all white school, was November 14, 1960. Ruby was escorted into school by federal marshals hired by the government for protection. Ruby’s first day of school was