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.
Strong Women. The Story of Ruby Bridges. Awards: Summary: When Ruby Bridges was four, her father lost his job and the family moved to New Orleans, LA; this move would eventually change history. Ruby spent the next two years spending time with her family; her father worked days, her mother worked nights, and the family attended church every Sunday.