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 ...

KSHB 41 reporter Alyssa Jackson has covered Frank Rushton Elementary School's push for Ruby Bridges to come to Kansas and have a commemorative day in her honor. Share your story idea with Alyssa.

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 ...

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day has become an annual tradition for Eugene and Springfield schools. The event is an opportunity for students to learn about segregation and civil rights. Bridges had her ...

October marks Black History Month in the UK, an annual event celebrating the achievements, contributions, and history of Black communities worldwide. One important figure is Ruby Bridges, a ...

TikTokers are learning about Ruby Bridges. TikTokers are just learning about the horrifying ordeal Ruby Bridges went through mere decades ago. A TikToker is sharing the powerful story of Ruby Bridges, ...

Despite the passage of Brown v Board of Education, states continued to practice separating white students from Black students.

Beth Schmidt alleges she was fired for wearing a shirt with a painting depicting Ruby Bridges while promoting Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lanny Smith talks about bringing figures of the civil rights movement to New York Fashion Week. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; ...