Ruby Bridges

Ruby Bridges is an American civil rights activist and author best known for her pivotal role in the desegregation of William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960, when, at just six years old, she became the first Black child to integrate the school. Her extraordinary courage in the face of hatred helped shape the course of American history. Today, she continues her advocacy through the Ruby Bridges Foundation, which promotes tolerance and equality in education. Her book "This Is Your Time" is a powerful call to action, inspiring a new generation to stand up for justice and equality.