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In 1960, a six-year-old Black girl named Ruby Bridges walked alone into an all-white school under federal marshal escort. That small pair of footsteps became a defining moment in the dismantling of racial segregation in America.
May 3, 2026
What happened to Ruby Bridges after that iconic walk to school? From travel agent to civil rights icon to White House guest — here is the full story of the 72 years that followed.
Apr 11, 2026In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges was escorted by four federal marshals into an all-white school in New Orleans. She spent an entire year as the only student in her classroom. That single act of courage forever changed the history of American public education.
Apr 10, 2026