Nathan Howton
ABC Biography
http://www.tc.edu/news.htm?articleID=4849
Introduction
Ruby Bridges was a brave little
girl. She was the first African
American to be enrolled in an all white
school. But the catch was she was only
six years old. She was frightened, but
she took on the challenge and became
one of the most famous people in
American History.
http://fortheloveofpetersburg.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/ruby-bridges
Afraid
 Ruby was afraid for her life and her
family’s lives. Because her dad lost his
job and was told not to come to any
nearby stores. Also because she was the
only black kid in an all white school.
Although she knew she was not alone
when she got a call from people in
Mississippi telling her they were praying
for her.
Being an Author
 Ruby Bridges has written many books.
Some even on her journey when she was
a six-year-old. Her most famous that she
wrote is, Through My Eyes.
http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/detailBook.asp?idBooks=93
Children
 Ruby Bridges has four children. There is
Sean, Craig, Christopher, and the last
one is unknown.
Daddy’s Little Girl
 Rudy bridges was the one child out of
four daughter. Born to Abon and Lucille
Bridges.
Empty Classroom
When Ruby got to school, her classroom
was empty.
http://organizations.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=43676
Family
 Ruby was the oldest child out of eight
children. On September 8, she was born
in Tylertown Mississippi. When she was
only four years old, she moved to New
Orleans, Louisiana.
http://oaklandnorth.net/2011/09/07/monument
Guardians
 Ruby’s parents were scared for her and
themselves. Ruby always said to her
mother, “Daddy is scared, but why won’t
he tell me.”
http://oaklandnorth.net/2011/09/07/monument
Hall, Malcom
 Ruby Bridges got married to Malcom
Hall. So her name is Ruby Hall, but she
is still known as Ruby Bridges.
http://blog.firstbook.org/2006/12/11/heroes-against-hate
Illegal
 Back in the 60’s, it was
illegal for black people to do many things.
So Ruby could have been arrested, if her
going to an all white school hadn’t been
ok with the president.
http://www.myhero.com/go/hero.asp?hero=R_Bridges_southern_ms_2008_ul
The
Judge
 The judge in charge of Ruby’s case
sentenced her to go to an all white
school.
KKK
 The KKK did some horrible thing s to
Ruby, but to make them look like fools,
she didn’t care.
http://www.good.is/post/ku-klux-klan-says-it-doesn-t-condone-tea-party-or-koran-burning/
Legislator, State
 The Louisiana state legislator had found
ways to fight the federal court order and
slow the process down.
http://blaine.org/jules/Ruby_Bridges_illustrated_by_Shadra_Stricklanda.jpg
Mom
(quote)
"Our Ruby taught us all a lot. She became someone
who helped change our country. She was part of history,
just like generals and presidents are part of history.
They're leaders, and so was Ruby. She led us away from
hate, and she led us nearer to knowing each other,
the white folks and the black folks."
- Mom
New Orleans
 In New Orleans, Louisiana in 1957, the governor of
Louisiana called the National Guards to prevent nine
children from getting into school. Three years later in
1960, the President of the United States sent four
federal agents to let six-year-old Ruby Bridges to enroll
her in an ALL WHITE SCHOOL.
http://derechosciviles.wordpress.com/2010/05/05/ruby-bridges
/
Oprah Winfrey
 Ruby was first reunited with Mrs. Henry
(her teacher) on, The Oprah Winfrey
Show in 1996. They hadn’t seen each
other in thirty-five years. Now not only do
they stay in touch, they often do book
signings together.
http://www.weeklyreader.com/article/walking-tall
Poison
 Ruby was very, very scared. She was
afraid to eat and sleep. This is because
every day she went to school, there was
a woman outside of the school yelling
and screaming, “I am gonna’ poison you,
you stupid n****r!”
http://www.tc.edu/news.htm?articleID=4849
Quote
(From Her Mom)
 "Our Ruby taught us all a lot. She became
someone
who helped change our country. She was part
of history,
just like generals and presidents are part of
history.
They're leaders, and so was Ruby. She led us
away from
hate, and she led us nearer to knowing each
other,
the white folks and the black folks."
Rough Times
 Ruby HAD to go to school with the
whites.
Samiches
 Ruby took a sandwich to school
everyday. After janitors found bug in
them.
The First Day of School
 For ruby the first day of school wasn’t the
same as our first day of school. People
woke up to take their kids to school but not
let them go inside to learn. They were
there to protest. They were against Ruby
going there. She was very scared,
because of all the horrible comments.
Somebody even brought a put her picture
in it.
http://www.profimedia.si/photo/crowd-protesting-desegregation-at-school/profimedia-0014991071.jpg
Understanding
 She didn’t understand what racism was
until the end of first grade. She finally had
a few peer. What helped her understand
was when a boy on the playground said,
“I can’t play with you. My mama said not
to ‘cause you’s a n****r.”
http://fortheloveofpetersburg.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/ruby-bridges/
VI
(six)
Years Old
Poem by: Rose
Marie Roybal
Mom said, "My God, what have I done?"
She spoke her hear
Ruby Bridges
She did her part
Ruby Bridges
She reflected
Ruby Bridges
We were affected
Ruby Bridges
That little child
Ruby Bridges
That world beguiled
Ruby Bridges
By a little child
Ruby Bridges
Who changed the course of history
Ruby Bridges
No longer a memory
But a reality
who? "Ruby Bridges"
http://rubybridges.com/images/pic5.gif
William Fratz
 William Fratz Elem. was the school ruby
went to.
X-cepting
 When Ruby discovered she was going to
go to an all white school, she excepted
that she had to. She felt beyond
frightened, but she decided she was
going to do it.
http://mtrott1126.tripod.com/rasthedestroyer/segregation.htm
Y?
 You might wonder why Ruby did this. It is
because she felt it was her calling.
Besides, if she hadn’t we would probably
would still be segregated.
Zany
 Ruby was a very zany girl (when people
were not protesting against her). She
was lovable, nice sweet girl. Her mama
always made comments about her being
so sweet.
Conclusion
 Ruby was a very brave woman and had
lots of courage. Ruby set an example
that all of us can follow. She is very
famous for her work on the Civil Rights
Act, just like MLK or Rosa Parks. If we all
saw the world as, as beautiful as they
saw it, it would be that beautiful.
http://www.powertolearn.com/ask_the_expert/expert_archive/ruby_bridges.shtm
Bibliography
Bridges, Ruby Through My Eyes
Scholastic Press, New York, 1999.
Coles, Robert The Story of Ruby Bridges
Scholastic, New York, 1995.
Venable, Rose Journey to Freedom
http://rubybridges.com
http://www.biography.com/people/ruby-bridges-475426?page=2
http://www.biography.com/people/ruby-bridges-475426
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/social_issues/jan-june97/bridges_2-18.html
http://www.biography.com/people/ruby-bridges-475426?page=1