1. Ruby Bridges
By: Bri Moore

2. Birth September 8, 1954, in Tylertown Mississippi
Moved to New Orleans 1958
Dad- Abon Bridges, Mom- Lucile Bridges

3. 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

4. At School Barbara Henry- teacher Was in class alone
Still came to school happy ready to learn
Mob protested her

5. School Continued Forced to spend day in office
All classes were canceled
Some white parents pulled their kids out

6. Impact on U.S Made path for future black students
Inspiration to people of all ages
Now all schools are fully integrated

7. 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

8. Later in the School Year
Talking and playing with others
In class with them
No longer encountered a mob

9. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross | Ruby Bridges Interview, School Integration