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📚 The Bravery of a Six-Year-Old
Lesson Plan #21
Happy Monday morning! This Black History Month, let’s talk about bravery.
Sometimes, the most powerful acts of bravery come from the youngest among us. In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges made history by walking into school. She was met with protests, threats, and isolation. But despite it all, she kept showing up.
Ruby’s story is a reminder that access to education isn’t just about learning—it’s about opportunity, progress, and justice. Her brave steps helped open doors for countless students after her, proving that even the smallest voices can change history.
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