Ruby Bridges

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The Six-Year-Old Who Shocked a Nation — The School Ruby Bridges Walked Into Alone

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

The Six-Year-Old Girl Who Walked Alone — Ruby Bridges and the Step That Changed American Democracy

In 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