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Ruby was bornn
Ruby was born in Mississippi, on a farm where her parents worked. -
Her and her family moves
Ruby and her family move from Tyler town,Mississippi, to New Orleans. -
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
When school started, Ruby was the first black child in the south to attend an all-white school. -
She is featured by Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell painted the problem We All Life With. -
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 psychologist published a children's book about her. Ruby's brother was also murdered. -
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
Ruby established the Ruby Bridges foundation. It promotes the values of tolerance and acceptance for everyone. -
Ruby is made an honorary deputy
Ruby was honored by the US Marshals and made an honorary deputy for her bravery as a child.
