Mayor Bowser to Proclaim “Ruby Bridges Day” on 59th Anniversary of Her Historic First Day of Classes
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(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, November 14, at 2:30 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join students to proclaim November 14, 2019, “Ruby Bridges Day” on the 59th anniversary of the day she became the first African American child to attend an all-white elementary school in the South.
The Mayor’s proclamation originated from a letter she received from third-grade student Temima Genauer, who asked for a day to honor Ruby Bridges and celebrate her bravery.
When:
Thursday, November 14, at 2:30 pm
Who:
Mayor Bowser
Temima Genauer, Student, Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School
Excel Academy Students
Where:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Avenue, NW
*Closest Metro Stations: Smithsonian and Federal Triangle Stations*
Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to press@dc.gov. To view the event online, visit mayor.dc.gov/live or tune in on Channel 16 (DCN).
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Last updated: 5:36 PM EST November 13, 2019