Ruby Bridges By: Kaydence Crane
OBSTICLES FACED: Ruby Bridges faced extreme racism and hate everyday. While walking to school she had to have body-guards around her. Ruby was the first African-American to go to an all-white school. Ruby Bridges is know for being the first black child to attend an all-white school. Rubys second year in school went more smooth than her first year but she still faced racism and one kid refused to be her friend because of the color of her skin.
Ruby Bridges
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS: Ruby made it easier for other African-Amercans to go to whites schools, get a better education, and help improve relations between blacks and whites. She was the first African-American to go to an all-white school. She inspired the 1996 painting be Norman Rockwell entitled " The Problem We All Live With ". Also the children's book " The Ruby Bridges Story " by Robert Coles. Rubys bravery inspired kids everywhere whites and blacks, she taught them that everyone should be treated equal no matter what color skin.
Ruby Bridges
TIME PERIOD: Ruby Bridges was born on September 8th 1954, she is not dead yet and she is 62 years old.
Ruby Bridges when she was young.
This is Ruby Bridges currently.
PERSONAL QUALITIES: 1)Ruby doesn't give up easily. 2) Ruby doesn't care what other people say. 3) Ruby is always persistent. 4) Ruby is a women that fights for her rights. 5) Ruby is more of a leader than a follower. 6) Ruby is always determined. 7) Ruby is a trooper.
TIMELINE:
1) born on September 8th, 1954
2) Moved to New Orleans
3) Goes to kindergarden
4) First day of school at all-white elementary school.
5) Only kid in her class for one whole year.
6) Took a big important test for the school to see if she can go there.
7) Graduated high school
8) Worked as a travel agent for 15 years.
9) Married Malcolm Hall and had four sons.
10) Currently Ruby speaks at conventions, and other important meetings.
I made the stamp like this because Ruby liked her education then I put her name on the two books because so that you know who it is then I made it in color.
FUN FACTS:
- Born on September 8th 1954
- Her full name is Ruby Nell Bridges Hall.
- Ruby speaks at conventions and other important things
- Ruby is famous for being the first African-American to go to an all white school.