How a Ruby Bridges shirt led to an employee’s termination, federal lawsuit

A former Safe Routes to School coordinator says she was fired for wearing a Ruby Bridges t-shirt. In a complaint filed last ...

Safe Routes leader says she was fired for wearing Ruby Bridges shirt

Beth Schmidt alleges she was fired for wearing a shirt with a painting depicting Ruby Bridges while promoting Ruby Bridges ...
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West Orange Elementary Schools Hold ‘Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day’

WEST ORANGE, NJ - Elementary schools across New Jersey participated in the annual "Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day," on Nov. 14, honoring the young girl whose stand against racism ignited ...
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Local schools honor 65 years since Ruby Bridges walked to all-white school

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day has become an annual tradition for Eugene and Springfield schools. The event is an opportunity for students to learn about segregation and civil rights. Bridges had her ...
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Students at Nosotros Academy celebrate 'Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day" with annual walk

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Today marks “Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day,” and a local school is honoring the civil rights activist’s work with their 3rd annual Ruby Bridges Walk event. Hundreds of ...
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Rio Vista Elementary students walk to school in honor of Ruby Bridges

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) - Some students at Rio Vista Elementary in Cathedral City symbolized a moment in history on Friday as they walked to school to honor the courage of Ruby Bridges, the ...
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Community walks to school honor civil rights legend Ruby Bridges, including in Folsom

VERY SPECIAL EVENT. THEY GOT PLACES FOR YOU 65 YEARS TO THE DAY AFTER A SIX YEAR OLD GIRL WALKED INTO A SCHOOL IN NEW ORLEANS AND BECAME THE FIRST BLACK STUDENT TO INTEGRATE AN ALL WHITE SCHOOL IN THE ...
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It’s Been 65 Years Since Ruby Bridges Became The First Black Child To Integrate All-White School In South

This Nov. 14 marks 65 years since Ruby Bridges made history by becoming the first Black child to integrate an all-White elementary school in the South. She was just 6 years old when she stepped foot ...
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Where Is Ruby Bridges Now? All About Her Life 65 Years After Famously Desegregating an All-White Elementary School at Age 6

On Nov. 14, 1960, when Ruby Bridges was just 6 years old, she unknowingly became an icon for the civil rights movement that was sweeping the country. The first grader made history when she became the ...
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Allentown students honor legacy of Ruby Bridges through special day of activities

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Young kids in Allentown are honoring the life and legacy of a civil rights activist. Students at Ruby Bridges Early Childhood Center spent the day on Friday honoring the courage of ...
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Derby students participate in 'Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day'

Friday marked "Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day" for students at Irving School in Derby. This is a time to remember a historic moment involving Ruby Bridges 65 years ago. The Dumb Truth at the Heart of ...
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Today marks 65 years since Ruby Bridges first integrated an all-white elementary school in the South

Today marks 65 years since Ruby Bridges became the first Black student to integrate elementary schools in the United States. On Nov. 14, 1960, at just six years old, Bridges arrived at William Frantz ...