Ruby Bridges

Ruby Bridges

Ruby Nell Bridges Hall (born September 8, 1954) is known as the first black child to attend an all-white elementary school in the South. She attended William Frantz Elementary School at 3811 North Galvez Street, New Orleans, LA 70117.

Read more about Ruby Bridges:  Early Life, Integration, Adult Life

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