‘History comes alive’ at the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival
Ruby Bridges signs copies of her books at the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival held at the the National Civil Rights Museum. Bridges was the first Black child to attend William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
The festival, named after the first Black child to integrate an elementary school in New Orleans, returns to the National Civil Rights Museum after a two-year hiatus.
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National Civil Rights Museum Ruby Bridges Ruby Bridges Reading FestivalAlicia Davidson
Alicia Davidson is a lifelong Memphis resident and graduate of The University of Memphis College of Journalism and Strategic Media. When not scribbling about the latest Memphis news, you will find her reading historical biographies, cooking Italian cuisine and practicing vinyasa yoga.
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