Ruby Bridges: A Beacon of Courage in a Divided South
Date: November 14, 1960 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana In the heart of the segregated South, where racial tensions ran high, a historic chapter was written on this fateful morning. Six-year-old Ruby Bridges, a courageous young girl, became the first African American child to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Escorted by U.S. Marshals, Ruby embarked on a journey that would challenge prejudice and … Continue reading Ruby Bridges: A Beacon of Courage in a Divided South