Ruby Bridges (born September 8, 1954) is an American civil rights activist and author. At age six, she became the first African American child to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960, a pivotal moment in the desegregation of Southern schools. Her bravery was immortalized in Norman Rockwell's painting 'The Problem We All Live With.' As an adult, she became a writer and speaker, founding the Ruby Bridges Foundation to promote racial equality through education. Her story continues to inspire generations.
