On Friday, dozens of local kids took part in a special walk-to-school event to honor Bridges’ courage and mark her historic role in the Civil Rights Movement.
The students walked along the sidewalk, escorted by parents and local leaders, to make their way to Mount Rainier Elementary School.
Principal Jocelyn Price said it鈥檚 important kids never forget they have the right to go to school.
鈥淩uby Bridges’ story is very powerful, and we like to share that and keep the history going,鈥� Price said.
Bridges’ story was also discussed in class with students at the school.
Ryan McGranaghan, whose daughter attends the school, praised the event.
鈥淭he kind of education you get here is just being with the community that鈥檚 here, and this is a celebration of that,” McGranaghan said. “A celebration of overcoming the boundaries and barriers that existed for a long time.鈥�
Price said her school is an example of a diverse community working together.
鈥淲e have a very diverse population so it鈥檚 very important for me personally as a woman of color to make sure our kids know this,鈥� Price said.
The walk was part of hundreds of walks that take place across the country every Nov. 14, sponsored by the .
Bridges, now 71 years old, is quoted on her foundation鈥檚 website saying, “Racism is a grown-up disease, let’s stop using our kids to spread it.”
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