November 14
Ruby Bridges Integrates William Frantz Elementary
On November 14, 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, escorted by federal marshals, becoming the first Black child to attend an all-white elementary school in the South. She spent her entire first year in a class by herself as white parents withdrew their children. Norman Rockwell immortalized the moment in "The Problem We All Live With."
Ruby Bridges Integrates School
On November 14, 1960, Ruby Bridges was escorted by federal marshals into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. She spent an entire year in a classroom alone because white parents withdrew their children. Norman Rockwell's painting "The Problem We All Live With" depicted the scene.
Booker T. Washington Dies
On November 14, 1915, Booker T. Washington died at age 59. He founded the Tuskegee Institute and became the most influential Black leader of his era, though his accommodationist approach was challenged by W.E.B. Du Bois.
Condoleezza Rice Born
Born November 14, 1954, Condoleezza Rice grew up in Birmingham during the civil rights era. She was one of the young girls who knew the four victims of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. She went on to serve as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State under President George W. Bush.