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Ruby Bridges

By charnesia123
  • Ruby was bornn

    Ruby was bornn

    Ruby was born in Mississippi, on a farm where her parents worked.
  • Her and her family moves

    Her and her family moves

    Ruby and her family move from Tyler town,Mississippi, to New Orleans.
  • Ruby takes a special test

    Ruby takes a special test

    The board of education put out a test for black children, to measure whether or not they could attend an all-white school.
  • Ruby goes to a new school

    Ruby goes to a new school

    When school started, Ruby was the first black child in the south to attend an all-white school.
  • She is featured by Norman Rockwell

    She is featured by Norman Rockwell

    Norman Rockwell painted the problem We All Life With.
  • Ruby gets married

    Ruby gets married

    Ruby went on to finish school and get married.She lived a happy life.
  • A children's book in her honor

    A children's book in her honor

    A psychologist published a children's book about her. Ruby's brother was also murdered.
  • Ruby is reunited with her past teacher

    Ruby is reunited with her past teacher

    While on a Oprah Winfrey show Ruby was reunited with a former teacher at the all-white school. Mrs.Henry was the only teacher who would work with her.
  • She forms a foundation

    She forms a foundation

    Ruby established the Ruby Bridges foundation. It promotes the values of tolerance and acceptance for everyone.
  • Ruby is made an honorary deputy

    Ruby is made an honorary deputy

    Ruby was honored by the US Marshals and made an honorary deputy for her bravery as a child.