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Ruby Bridges

By wyattja

  • Born

    Born
    Tyler town, Mississippi, Parents, Abon and Lucille Bridges. Also had two younger brothers and a younger sister

  • Moving

    Moving
    Ruby and her family move to New Orleans hoping for a better life

  • School

    School
    Ruby took a special test and then attended a white elementary school and was escorted by four men to school everyday.

  • Married

    Married
    Ruby married Malcolm Hall. Also she had 4 children.

  • Book

    Book
    A psychologist that knew Ruby published a book on her story

  • Movie

    Movie
    A movie about Ruby Bridges life was made

  • Ruby Bridges Foundation

    Ruby Bridges Foundation
    She created this foundation to stand against the differences in our world and to teach people to stand up. Before she made this she worked as a travel agent for 15 years.

  • Award

    Award
    Ruby was awarded a Presidential Citizens medal by president Bill Clinton

  • Exibit

    Exibit
    In the Children's Museum of Indianapolis they opened a new exhibit starring Ruby