Ruby Bridges is a prominent figure in Black history for her brave actions as a young child during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. At the age of six, Ruby became the first Black student to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1960.

Despite facing violent protests and threats from angry mobs, Ruby continued attending school each day, escorted by federal marshals for her safety. Her courage and perseverance in the face of such adversity played a significant role in the desegregation of schools in the South.

Ruby Bridges' story has inspired countless individuals and she continues to advocate for racial equality and education to this day. In 2011, President Barack Obama invited Ruby to the White House to commemorate the 50th anniversary of her historic integration of William Frantz Elementary School.