Ruby Bridges

In 1960, six year old Ruby Bridges became the first Black student to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans, Louisiana. Before this, schools were segregated, meaning students were separated based on race. This informational text discusses Ruby Bridges's experiences and how she helped the fight for civil rights in America. As you read, take notes on Ruby Bridges’s actions. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/