On Nov. 14, 1960, when Ruby Bridges was just 6 years old, she unknowingly became an icon for the civil rights movement that was sweeping the country. The first grader made history when she became the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Civil rights activist Ruby Bridges shares insights from her latest book, "Ruby Bridges: A Talk With My Teacher." She reflects on ...

On November 14, 1960, Ruby Bridges began her first day of school at William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana. What's historic about this day is that she was flanked by U.S. federal marshals ...

Bridges shared her story of integrating into an all-white school as a child, noting the racism she faced and her advice to ...

Civil rights activist and philanthropist Ruby Bridges discussed her life story — including integrating an elementary school — and the importance of remembering history in front of Long Beach students ...

Activist Ruby Bridges joined a handful of other civil rights leaders over the weekend to celebrate fashion and Black history at Actively Black's New York Fashion Week runway show. The 71 year old, who ...

October marks Black History Month in the UK, an annual celebration recognising the achievements, contributions, and history of Black people worldwide. One notable figure is Ruby Bridges, a 71-year-old ...