Ruby Bridges Walk To School
In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges
stepped into the history books and became a national icon for the civil rights movement when she, a young African American girl, participated in the integration of an elementary school in New Orleans. Today, at the urging of elementary school children, the California State Legislature recognizes November 14 as "Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day" to commemorate that historic event and honor Ruby's courage and bravery. In preparation for the day, you might want to spend some time as a family learning about Ruby Bridges. Here are some short videos that would be great conversation starters:
- The Story of Ruby Bridges (read aloud) - https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=isqhfV3LfMs - Ruby Bridges for Kids - https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=NWo4B5n0HDk - The Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day website also has some wonderful information -https://rubybridges.
foundation/#walk-to-school-day Please join the Alta Vista Home & School Club in recognizing this historic day by wearing purple and walking to school with family and friends on Thursday, November 14. If you have any Ruby Bridges swag from last year, please wear it!
