new orleans

Presents the true story of six-year-old Ruby Bridges who, in 1960, was the first African-American student to integrate her local elementary school in New Orleans.

Describes the twists and turns in an actual New Orleans court case of 1843 where the identity of Sally Miller, is questioned and has everything to do with her status as a slave.

At the end of August 2005, ten-year-old Armani is looking forward to her birthday party in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, where she and her extended family live, but Hurricane Katrina is on the way, bringing destruction and tragedy in its wake.

Barry's family prepares to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits, but when his little sister gets very sick, they are forced to stay home and face the floodwater that sweeps Barry away.

Ruby Bridges was born during the time of segregation in the South. In 1960, she made history when she attended an all-white school. Follow her story and learn why we still celebrate her courage today.

For months six-year-old Ruby Bridges must confront the hostility of white parents when she becomes the first African American girl to integrate Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960.

For months six-year-old Ruby Bridges must confront the hostility of white parents when she becomes the first African American girl to integrate Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960.

Presents the true story of six-year-old Ruby Bridges who, in 1960, was the first African-American student to integrate her local elementary school in New Orleans.