Ruby Bridges was just six years old when she became the focus of the American civil rights movement in November 1960. 

She was one of the first black children to go to a white elementary school.

Her presence caused riots on the streets of New Orleans.

There is language used in this programme which some listeners may find offensive. Published on November 12, 2010.

Desegregation of US schools - 1960

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Meg and Todd talk about clothing and clothes for the seasons.

1435 - MegTodd - Clothes - Shopping

Katie talks about staying at Todd's house.

1460 House on Loan

Lesson #02 | Beginner 1

Likes and Favorites

Two people talks about thiings they like and dislike.

Likes and  Farorites

Lesson #04 | Beginner 1

Colors

Two people discuss colors and things with these colors.

Colors

Lesson #05 | Beginner 1

Adjectives

Two people discuss their hometowns.

Cities and Adjectives

Lesson #09 | Beginner 1

Subject Pronouns

Two people try to guess some famous people.

Subject Pronouns

Lesson #14 | Beginner 1

Ordinals

Two teachers talk about their school schedule.

Ordinals

Sentence Patterns

Months And Holidays

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