02/05/2026
Black History Month reminds us that courage and change doesn’t always come from adults — sometimes it comes from children🩷
In 1960, Ruby Bridges, just six years old, walked into an all-white school escorted by U.S. marshals. She faced hatred, isolation, and fear simply because she believed in her right to an equal education. Her bravery became a defining moment in Black history and a powerful reminder that education has always been a battleground for equity.
Years later, that same spirit showed up right here at home.
Our Little Sister Circle helper/volunteer Rye’Lea (7yrs old) stood in a packed, standing-room-only auditorium and requested to speak before the Craven County Board of Education. With confidence beyond her years, she advocated against the proposed closure of J.T. Barber — speaking not just for herself, but for her classmates, her school, and her community.
Different generations. Different challenges.
But the same legacy.
Black history is not only what we read in textbooks ….it is what we witness when our children use their voices to demand fairness, access, and dignity. From Ruby Bridges to Rye’Lea, the fight for educational equity continues, carried forward by our youth who refuse to be silent.
This is Black History🖤❤️💚
Photo Credit(s): Heather Cody, Women’s History Museum