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On November 14, 1960, 6-year-old #RubyBridges bravely walked into William Frantz Elementary School, becoming the first Black student to integrate the school in New Orleans, Louisiana. Surrounded by federal marshals, Ruby faced immense hostility, yet her courage and resilience
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Happy Birthday, @RubyBridges! ❤️. At just six years old, you became a civil rights activist as the first Black child to attend the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. Thank you for your advocacy and commitment to civil rights. #blackgirlsrock
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Join us Aug 13 for a free webinar to get inspired for #RubyBridgesWalktoSchoolDay 2025! Learn how to celebrate, apply for a mini-grant, & spark conversations on activism, anti-racism & more. 3–4 PM ET | 📍 Zoom ..#BikeWalkRoll #RubyBridges
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63 years ago today, 6 year old #RubyBridges courageously became the first Black student to integrate her elementary school in New Orleans. Despite incredible pushback, she finished the year and in doing so, reminds us of the incredible power of girls! Ruby turned 70 this year.
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64 Years Ago Today: #RubyBridges Took A Brave Step for Equality. On this day in 1960, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges walked courageously into William Frantz Elementary School, becoming the first Black student to attend the previously all-white school in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Happy belated birthday to thee Ms #RubyBridges the 1st #ADOS child to attend an all white elementary school in the deep south. She turned 70 yrs old yesterday. Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 Thank you for your exceptional sacrifices and contributions to our culture #ADOS
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Despite the rain, Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day was a success at Humphries! 🌧️✨ Students learned about Ruby’s bravery in integrating schools and the powerful impact of her courage—not so long ago. Let's keep sharing her story and inspiring the next generation! #RubyBridges
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A wonderful opening session at #nsba24 with student performers and the amazing @RubyBridges. Thanks to the @theSMSD BoE for their time and commitment to serving ALL the needs of ALL students!!
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Kindness Champions you are brave🥰.We Love You❤️.#StrongerTogether💪🏿💪🏽💪🏼💪🏾💪🏻.#Ubuntu🌻.#Brave🌟.#RubyBridges✨
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On this day, November 14th, 1960, 6 yr Ruby Bridges bravely walked into William Frantz Elementary School. Becoming the first black student to attend the previously all white school in New Orleans, Louisiana #rubybridges
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And this is why they want to eliminate #BlackHistory.You see grandma was a member of her local Klan chapter. Grandma is still alive. Grandma was one of the many that stood outside of schools spitting at students such as #RubyBridges who is also alive btw. The hate runs deeper
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“History is sacred.None of us has the right to change it.” ~#RubyBridges on @MeetThePress(She was 6 yo when, accompanied by US Marshalls, she desegregated New Orleans School).
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Today I am grateful for the opportunity to work with this woman, who unabashedly lays it out for everyone. It’s a battle between good and evil. And you better do what you can to be and do good, because good is gonna win, everytime. #RubyBridges
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Happy Birthday, Kevin Pollak.For Disney, he portrayed Cupid in #TheSantaClause 2 and 3, Dr. Robert Coles in #RubyBridges and Spinlok in the Magic Kingdom attraction, ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter.
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#kidlit #bookreview RUBY BRIDGES: A TALK WITH MY TEACHER is at YABC!.#RubyBridges #biography #AfricanAmerican #history
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