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Ruby Bridges
Get to Know the Girl Who Took a Stand for Education
M. Michelle DerosierSeries: People You Should Know5
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Ruby Bridges was just six years old when she was chosen to be the first (and only) black child in the all-white William Frantz Elementary School. At the time, Ruby was too young to understand how the simple act of attending school would change the lives of many to come. Her courageous act left the legacy that given a chance, anyone at any age can make a difference in the world.
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