Lymphocytes. Much of your immunity is associated with your circulatory system, and your protein-rich blood cells play a large role in keeping you healthy. White blood cells, in particular, are a key component of your immune response.
Part I of a 2 part interview with Ruby Bridges, an iconic civil rights era individual best known for being the first African-American to integrate an all-white elementary school in the South following Brown vs. The Board of Education. As a 6 year old, Ruby integrated William Franz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 6, 1960.
Learn about Ruby's inspiring bravery and her historic role in the civil rights movement. Ruby Bridges and the Civil Rights Movement In November 1960, Ruby Bridges became the first African American child to integrate an all-white elementary school. See what segregation and inequality looked like and learn about Ruby's story. View the slide shows: