Ruby Bridges is an iconic figure in the history of civil rights in America. Born on September 8, 1954, in Tylertown, ...

A school in Derby is honoring a civil rights icon Thursday. At the same time, it encourages kids to get to school safely for ...

On4, 1960, Ruby Bridges began her first day of school at William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana. What's historic about ...

With Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans controlling the Senate, an increase in book bans is a serious threat.

It was ultimately featured as one of 12 children’s letters in Bridges’ latest book, titled “Dear Ruby: Hear Our Hearts.” On ...

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Bridges is also the author of four books, some of which have been targeted by critics an inappropriate for schools. Last year, a Florida school district briefly banned the Disney movie “Ruby ...

Join Lakemont Elementary at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 14 to honor the legacy of Ruby Bridges and her courageous journey ...

Speakers at the Utica elementary school on Thursday include Watson Williams Principal Dr. Cheryl Minor, Superintendent of the ...

“Racism is a grown up disease, let’s stop using our kids to spread it.” – Ruby Bridges ...

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day honors the courageous steps taken by Ruby Bridges as the first Black student to attend an all-white elementary school in 1960, amidst the Civil Rights Movement. Ruby ...

Nov. 14 is Ruby Bridges Day. It's a day when the walk to school takes on extra meaning for the kids in Derby. Goldberg's ...