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Student body assembles for Ruby Bridges Day at KairosPDX Learning Academy Public Charter School. (Photo by Kye Ginger)
By The Skanner News | The Skanner News
Published: 15 November 2023

Yesterday morning KairosPDX invited the community to join in the school’s Second Annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.

kairosPDX Ruby Bridges Day Student Dance fullStudents perform a dance during KairosPDX Ruby Bridges Day. (Photo by Kye Ginger)
KairosPDX Learning Academy Public Charter School student Leaders walked to the campus, located at 4915 N Gantenbein Ave., in the heart of the historic Albina District. Thereafter, they conducted a school-wide assembly featuring student presentations, songs and dances to commemorate the bravery of Ruby Bridges, the first African American child to integrate a white southern elementary school in 1960. They honored her courage and determination, and recommitted themselves to creating a more just and equitable society.

Joining in the assembly were representatives of various HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) who participated in the celebration.

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