A right is something you are allowed to do or have. In the United States, the Bill of Rights lists important rights for all Americans. It was added to the Constitution in 1791. That is over 230 years ago! The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments, or changes, to the Constitution. It says people have the right to speak freely, practice their religion, and be treated fairly. Every child has the right to go to school.
Rights come with responsibilities. Freedom of speech means you can share your ideas, but you also have the responsibility to be respectful. You have the right to go to school, and you have the responsibility to follow the rules and do your best. In 1960, a brave 6-year-old girl named Ruby Bridges became the first Black child to go to an all-white elementary school in the South. She walked past angry crowds every day to go to William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ruby showed that all children have the right to learn.
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