Mayor Celebrates Ruby Bridges Walk with Students
Staff Report / Modestolocal.org
On the morning of the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, Modesto Mayor Zwahlen participated alongside hundreds of students from Aspire University Charter School. This event commemorated the 64th anniversary of Ruby Bridges’ historic walk to school as the first African American child to attend an all-white elementary school in the South.
During the event, Mayor Zwahlen presented the students with a certificate recognizing their participation. She also delivered a speech highlighting the potential for even young individuals to make a meaningful impact in the world.
Source: City of Modesto - City Hall | Modesto CA
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