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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Civil rights activist Ruby Bridges shares insights from her latest book, "Ruby Bridges: A Talk With My Teacher." She reflects on ...

Civil rights activist and philanthropist Ruby Bridges discussed her life story — including integrating an elementary school — and the importance of remembering history in front of Long Beach students ...

Activist Ruby Bridges joined a handful of other civil rights leaders over the weekend to celebrate fashion and Black history at Actively Black's New York Fashion Week runway show. The 71 year old, who ...