Civil right icon Ruby Bridges wows YWCA audience:
More than 1,000 people attended the fundraiser at the Santa Clara Convention Center on Tuesday.
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Key FactsRuby Bridges Inspires YWCA Audience at Fundraiser
Oct 10, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Ruby Bridges, who integrated an all-white school at age six in New Orleans, shared her powerful story at the YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley's Inspire Luncheon.
- She reflected on her experiences with racism and emphasized the need for unity to protect today's children.
- As the founder of the Ruby Bridges Foundation, she has dedicated her life to promoting tolerance and warned of the ongoing dangers of racism.
- The YWCA also honored the Children's Advocacy Center of Santa Clara County for their commitment to supporting abused and neglected children.
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