In Ruby's Shoes

On Thursday, November 14, students in all three divisions participated in the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, reflecting on the impact of Ruby’s experience and her role in history.

Ruby Bridges was just six years old when she became the first Black child to desegregate an all-white school in Louisiana in 1960, a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. Primary and Lower School students gathered in the multipurpose room before the walk to talk about what Ruby experienced walking into school each day and how she chose to react to her situation. Director of Equity and Inclusion, Jill Anthony, asked the students to describe Ruby’s actions and they talked about her bravery and courage, noting that the way she walked into school past angry crowds each day changed how people saw activism. Jill shared an inspiring letter from Ruby herself, encouraging students to lead with kindness and to stand up for themselves and others.