Ruby Bridges - Blog Posts

Many are familiar with Ruby Bridges’ courageous act of desegregating an all-white school in the South. Did you know that three other students did the same on this day just a few blocks away?

On November 14, 1960, Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, Tessie Prevost, and Ruby Bridges made history as the first Black children to attend formerly all-white schools in the South, following a federal judge’s order to desegregate New Orleans schools.

Due to angry parents and officials protesting the girls’ admissions, federal marshals escorted them on campus throughout the school year.

At only six-years-old, these girls became symbols of the civil rights movement. Today, and every day, we honor them for their bravery. ✊🏾