Ruby's Shoes Poem

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A song can be written about an event that changed the world in any way which can lead to an impact on that event or on someone’s life. This song has been written about an event that occured in the 1960’s dealing with the Civil Rights Movement. The song “Ruby’s Shoes” written by Lori McKenna, reflects the Civil Rights Movement, segregation, and the first black to attend an all white school. Ruby Bridges, an African American girl, attended an all white school for the first time ever. This took place on November 14th, 1960. She was only six years old at the time. Federal Marshals drove Ruby to her new school in the case of civil disturbances. Many people were very angry and they started yelling and throwing things. Lori McKenna wrote the

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