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.
It was titled The Story of Ruby Bridges. 1998: A film about her Disney produced a movie about Ruby and her courageous story. It aired for the first time in 1998 as Ruby Bridges. 1999: She forms a foundation Ruby established the Ruby Bridges Foundation. It promotes the values of tolerance and acceptance for everyone. 2000: Ruby is made an honorary deputy Ruby was honored by the US Marshals and made an honorary deputy for her bravery as a child. 2007: An exhibit in her honor The Children's Museum of Indianapolis unveiled a new exhibit, with Ruby Bridges as one of the centerpieces. Along with Ruby, Anne Frank and Ryan White were featured. 2012: Ruby is honored