60 years ago today, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges walked to school and showed how even first graders can be trailblazers

60 years ago today, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges walked to school and showed how even first graders can be trailblazers

By Leah Asmelash, CNN Ruby Nell Bridges, 6, was the first African American child to attend William Franz Elementary School in New Orleans after federal courts ordered the desegregation of public schools. (CNN) – Sixty years ago, Ruby Bridges walked to school escorted by four federal marshals as a White mob hurled insults at her. […]