ruby
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When the march reached Caesars Palace, its leader, Ruby Duncan—a diminutive mother of seven with a ninth-grade education—surprised even some of the protest’s other organizers by leading everyone through the doors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Ruby Duncan, a welfare-rights activist who led protests and founded Operation Life in Las Vegas, died on April 26 at 93.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
For daughter Ruby, her father was a man of patience and love.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
When Thomas Ruby was tried for burglary in 1741, he 'begged very hard' to have his hat returned, explaining 'for he had none to wear'.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
“Hey, why did Ruby tell you to come talk to us?”
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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