Nov 14, 1960: A six year old girl along with her mother is escorted into a white primary school by some U.S. Marshalls.
The crowd scream racial slurs at her, a fact not recorded in a still photo.
Only one teacher agrees to teach her.
Ruby Bridges, born on this day, in 1954.
The crowd scream racial slurs at her, a fact not recorded in a still photo.
Only one teacher agrees to teach her.
Ruby Bridges, born on this day, in 1954.
Ruby Bridges became an activist at the age of six, when children barely learn to see the world.
When she walked into William Frantz Elementary School, she created history.
Four years later, Norman Rockwell immortalized her through this artwork, "The Problem We All Live With".
When she walked into William Frantz Elementary School, she created history.
Four years later, Norman Rockwell immortalized her through this artwork, "The Problem We All Live With".
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