RUBY BRIDGES WALK TO SCHOOL DAY IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Missoula, MT – [October 25, 2023] – The Ruby Bridges Walk to School Volunteer Committee - Montana is encouraging 3rd - 8th grade kids across the state to walk to school on Tuesday, November 14th in honor of unity and courage.

On November 14, 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first black child to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. She faced angry mobs of segregationists who taunted, mocked and did whatever they could to discourage her as she walked to school each day. But Ruby persevered, and her courage helped to pave the way for desegregation in schools across the country.

This year, on the 63rd anniversary of Ruby Bridges’ historic walk to school, we are calling on kids to walk to school in the name of courage. In addition to wearing purple and walking to school, kids can also participate in other activities to celebrate Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. Here are a few ideas:

• Learn more about Ruby Bridges and the civil rights movement.

• Read Ruby Bridges’ book, “Ruby Bridges Goes to School.”

• Make a poster or sign.

• Talk to their parents and teachers about the importance of courage.

Are you interested in helping organize? Please email rubywalkmontana@gmail.com or visit https://rubybridges.foundation/#walk-to-school-day 

Any school can participate by encouraging kids to wear purple and walk to school. Mark your calendars now for Tuesday, November 14, 2023. If you cannot walk to school, you can still participate by wearing purple and being involved! Let’s all come together for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day and remember the importance of courage and unity.