“We build too many walls and not enough bridges”(PureHappyLife.com). Ruby Bridges became the first African American child to an all-white school in New Orleans. In June 1963, six people were chosen by the NAACP to go to a white school, but Bridges was the only one to go to the William Frantz School. Bridges started writing books about her life after she was done with school. After graduating from her school, Bridges was honored by a civil medal for her courage and strength. It was presented by president…
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