The Future of Equality

It was very hard for Ruby and her family, and though they suffered, they received support from friends, neighbors, and others across America. School got better for Ruby the next year, and she attended classes with both Black and white children.

As an adult, Ruby now says that when she visits schools and talks with kids, she has found that kids understand how horrible it is to have “someone not wanting to play with you, for no real good reason, not giving you a chance.” Keep this lesson in mind the next time you see someone alone on the playground.

Ruby may have just been 6-years old at the time, but she had a large and historic impact on the future of equality in America. Her bravery helped fuel the Civil Rights movement in America.