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Manzanita Elementary School in the Foothills joined schools across the country in a special walk to honor civil rights activist Ruby Bridges. The event, now in its third year, brings attention to Bridges' historic courage and bravery in 1960, when at just six years old, she became the first African American child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans.Students at Manzanita Elementary participated in a walk from La Encantada to the school at 7:30 a.m.
Around 200 students took part in the event, many of whom shared why they believe the walk is important.Fifth-grader Elliot Keur said, “It shows power among the community of her own race. She went to an all-white school and was the first Black student there. It shows how she can make a difference for an entire community.
COURAGE EQUALITY MANZANITA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RUBY BRIDGES RUBY BRIDGES WALK
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