Ruby Bridges: Courageous Desegregation at William Frantz Elementary School

On November 14, 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges made history as the first African-American child to desegregate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. Accompanied by a federal agent for protection, she faced a hostile reception from a screaming mob of protesters. Bridges' bravery in attending school despite the adversity symbolized a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting the ongoing struggle for racial equality in the United States.