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Ruby Bridges was born into a segregated South where African‑American children were barred from many public institutions. In 1960, at the age of six, she became the first black child to attend an all‑white elementary school in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her courageous attendance, escorted by federal marines, marked a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement and the integration of American education. Through her story, readers learn about the challenges of racial segregation, the courage required to confront injustice, and why her legacy remains celebrated in classrooms nationwide.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Ruby Bridges
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