In 1960 , Ruby Bridges was the first African American student to go to an all white school in New Orleans. Before Ruby, African American children could not go to school with white children. Some white parents did not let their children go to school because of Ruby. Many white people protested and yelled outside of Ruby’s school everyday. Ruby Bridges was a very brave girl.

Ruby Bridges walking to school.


People protesting about Ruby attending school.

 

More protesters at school.

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