Ruby Bridges By: Bri Moore
Birth September 8, 1954, in Tylertown Mississippi Moved to New Orleans 1958 Dad- Abon Bridges, Mom- Lucile Bridges
Up-Bringing One of the 1st African Americans to attend an all white school November 14, 1960 Driven by 5 marshals Parents responded to request from NAACP
At School Barbara Henry- teacher Was in class alone Still came to school happy ready to learn Mob protested her
School Continued Forced to spend day in office All classes were canceled Some white parents pulled their kids out
Impact on U.S Made path for future black students Inspiration to people of all ages Now all schools are fully integrated
Impact on U.S Continued Public spaces now open to black and whites Huge difference between 1950s and today 2001 received Presidential Citizens award School named after her
Later in the School Year Talking and playing with others In class with them No longer encountered a mob
The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross | Ruby Bridges Interview, School Integration