Ruby Bridges

EL Education’s Better World Day Showcases Student

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Vendredi, mai 3, 2024
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That's why we created Better World Day.

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  • That's why we created Better World Day.
  • The Better World Day documentaries will be screened at the EL Education National Conference from Dec. 2-5 in Atlanta.
  • The projects and presentations on Better World Day are models of the kind of learning happening in hundreds of EL Education schools every day, where character development and scholarship are inextricably linked and equally important for achievement.
  • For details on Better World Day projects and media feature grant winners, go to https://eleducation.org/news-and-events/better-world-day .

OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK TO BROADCAST THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

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Mardi, février 20, 2024
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SENECA FALLS, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Women's Hall of Fame, the nation's first and oldest nonprofit dedicated to honoring distinguished American women, today announced that the first-ever broadcast of the 2024 National Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will air on OWN on Sunday, March 24 at 8 p.m. during Women's History Month. The hour-long primetime broadcast will recognize the Hall's 2024 Inductee Class and women's contributions to history and will feature inspirational highlights from the Inductees' lives, performers, special guests, and more.

Key Points: 
  • The hour-long primetime broadcast will recognize the Hall's 2024 Inductee Class and women's contributions to history and will feature inspirational highlights from the Inductees' lives, performers, special guests, and more.
  • During Women's History Month this year, we are excited to celebrate with The National Women's Hall of Fame and amplify the achievements of extraordinary women who have changed the world," said Tina Perry, President of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
  • "This historic Ceremony will showcase the importance of uplifting women and celebrating those who continue to rise as leaders," said Jennifer Gabriel, CEO of the National Women's Hall of Fame.
  • For more information about the National Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the Inductees, and the broadcast, visit WomenOfTheHall.org.

NATIONAL WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2024 INDUCTEES

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Jeudi, novembre 16, 2023
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SENECA FALLS, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Women's Hall of Fame, the nation's first and oldest nonprofit dedicated to honoring distinguished American women, is honored to announce its 2024 class of Inductees. These extraordinary women, who will join the ranks of the 302 Hall Inductees before them, include Patricia Bath, Ruby Bridges, Elouise Cobell, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Peggy McIntosh, Judith Plaskow, Loretta Ross, Sandy Stone, Anna Wessels Williams, and Serena Williams.

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  • SENECA FALLS, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Women's Hall of Fame, the nation's first and oldest nonprofit dedicated to honoring distinguished American women, is honored to announce its 2024 class of Inductees.
  • This marks the first time in the National Women's Hall of Fame history that the Induction Ceremony will be broadcast nationally on primetime television.
  • "The 2024 class of Inductees are scientists, activists, performers, and athletes who are the changemakers of today and inspiration for the women of tomorrow," said Jennifer Gabriel, CEO of the National Women's Hall of Fame.
  • For information about the National Women's Hall of Fame, the 2024 Induction Ceremony, and how to financially support the broadcast, please visit womenofthehall.org.

National Civil Rights Museum Hosts its 6th Ruby Bridges Reading Festival

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Mardi, mai 9, 2023
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Memphis, TN, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to partner with civil rights and literacy advocate Ruby Bridges for the sixth year to host the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival on Saturday, May 13, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

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  • Memphis, TN, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to partner with civil rights and literacy advocate Ruby Bridges for the sixth year to host the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival on Saturday, May 13, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
  • The free festival celebrates Bridges’ legacy of advocating for equal rights, literacy, and tolerance by bringing together families across racial, economic, and educational backgrounds through reading.
  • “I am so proud of this partnership with the National Civil Rights Museum and the tradition we’ve built together of supporting the community and emphasizing the importance of literacy,” said Bridges.
  • “Community events like the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival allow parents and educators to acquire summer reading resources for enrichment opportunities that can impact tomorrow’s future leaders.”
    Over 10,000 children’s books are typically given away during the festival.

Malala Yousafzai's Parents Visit Power of Children Exhibit and Leave with A Heart Full of Pride & Donate More Precious Artifacts to Help Tell Story of Daughter's Legacy

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Jeudi, mars 23, 2023
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"I was very moved by the lighting show because it summarizes the story so powerfully," said Ziauddin Yousafzai. "I cried a little bit – it moved me to tears; also, the performer and the way she performed and she presented the story – that was also incredibly powerful!." Yousafzai went on to say how every part of the story is beautiful and he appreciates how much work went into making the experience authentic, "I was very impressed to see how the house, the doors and the flowers – how that particular plant has grown… then our home and the neighbors and in the background – the mountains. You feel like you are standing in Mingora and Butkara and in the street where we lived." Yousafzai continued, "So that feeling - it's so beautiful – so you see - yes, this is my story, this is my valley's story, this is my country's story. This is our people's story -- thank you for documenting it for the people."

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  • For the first time, Ziauddin and his wife Toor Pekai Yousafzai saw the exhibit with their own eyes.
  • Those eyes swelled up with tears as they relived what happened to their daughter and their hearts swelled up with pride acknowledging what she's accomplished.
  • Since that time, she has endured multiple surgeries and continues to fight for girls to receive a proper education.
  • The Yousafzai family donated additional artifacts and loaned a traditional, special baby ring gifted to Malala from her maternal grandmother.

Award-Winning Scholastic Kids Press Program Announces 2022-23 Kid Reporters

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Mercredi, septembre 28, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As kids continue to navigate and make sense of complex global events as well as the goings-on in their community, staying informed and understanding the news is critical. To provide a platform for young people, Scholastic is announcing the 29 student journalists from around the world who will join the award-winning Scholastic Kids Press program for the 2022-2023 academic year. Thirteen new and 16 returning students ages 10-14 will interview newsmakers and cover events that matter most to their peers, writing "news for kids, by kids."

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  • To provide a platform for young people, Scholastic is announcing the 29 student journalists from around the world who will join the award-winning Scholastic Kids Press program for the 2022-2023 academic year.
  • Meet the 2022 2023 team of Scholastic Kid Reporters: http://www.scholastic.com/kidspress
    "Scholastic Kids Press has provided me with so many life-changing opportunities and experiences," said 13-year-old Scholastic Kid Reporter Zhoril Tapo.
  • Bylines will appear on the Scholastic Kids Press website and in select issues of Scholastic Magazines+, which reach more than 25 million students in U.S. classrooms.
  • "The enthusiasm and passion our Kid Reporters have for covering the news is inspiring," said Suzanne McCabe, editor of Scholastic Kids Press.

National Civil Rights Museum Hosts its 5th Ruby Bridges Reading Festival

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Lundi, août 22, 2022
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Memphis, TN, Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to partner with civil rights and literacy advocate Ruby Bridges for the third year to host the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival on Saturday, August 27, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

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  • Memphis, TN, Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to partner with civil rights and literacy advocate Ruby Bridges for the third year to host the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival on Saturday, August 27, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
  • The free festival celebrates Bridges legacy of advocating for equal rights, literacy, and tolerance by bringing together families across racial, economic, and educational backgrounds through reading.
  • After receiving the Museums 2015 Freedom Award, Bridges wanted to help promote literacy in Memphis by implementing the festival.
  • The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from 1619 to the present.

Black History Shapes Today's Reality as Families Learn to Treat Others with Respect and Understanding

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Mardi, février 15, 2022
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Art brought 18 strangers together following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police.

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  • Art brought 18 strangers together following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police.
  • Each letter in the mural was created to reject injustice and share stories of the Black experience.
  • The Children's Museum now hopes share their stories through a miniature recreation of the Black Lives Matter mural.
  • It is our hope that education and understanding will make a positive difference in the world.

That Little Girl Was Me NFT Launch - a Chance to Join a Movement

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Jeudi, février 3, 2022
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- That Little Girl Was Me (TLGWM) is proud to announce an NFT project with a launch date of March 1, 2022.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- That Little Girl Was Me (TLGWM) is proud to announce an NFT project with a launch date of March 1, 2022.
  • TLGWM is determined to prove that thoughtful, values-driven, and inclusive projects can provide an accessible entry point to the NFT marketplace and support worthwhile organizations.
  • As a group, TLGWM aspires to the following:
    To create a movement that resonates with global citizens and offers an NFT project that supports social causes.
  • To bring awareness to the need for an NFT platform focused on women and BIPOC artists and their work.

A Courageous Child Stood up for Girls' Education and Is Changing the World Malala Yousafzai's Heroic Story Comes to Life at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

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Dimanche, septembre 19, 2021
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It is the only permanent exhibit in the world to feature Malala Yousafzai's story and the experiences that shaped her.

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  • It is the only permanent exhibit in the world to feature Malala Yousafzai's story and the experiences that shaped her.
  • Malala shared a special video message about the exhibit and what she hopes to accomplish.
  • Malala Yousafzai is using the power of EDUCATION to empower girls to change the world.
  • For more information about The Children's Museum, visit http://www.childrensmuseum.org , follow us on Twitter @TCMIndy, Instagram@childrensmuseum, YouTube.com/IndyTCM, and Facebook.