The Life of Ruby Bridges

The Life of Ruby Bridges — page 1 — Who is Ruby Bridges When she was just six years old Ruby Bridges became an American hero She was the first black child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans It wasn’t easy People yelled at her They called her names But Ruby didn’t quit Her courage changed people’s hearts and minds 4 LOADING LOADING LOADING

The Life of Ruby Bridges — page 2 — Ruby’s bravery inspired others to fight for equal rights 5 LOADING LOADING LOADING

The Life of Ruby Bridges — page 3 — high court bans segregation in public schools outlawed is schools in segregation news daily russell the A mother explains the Supreme Court’s ruling to her daughter U S Supreme Court rules against segregation MAY 1954 6 LOADING LOADING

The Life of Ruby Bridges — page 4 — Living Under Segregation In May of 1954 the U S Supreme Court ruled on a tough case It was called Brown v Board of Education This ruling changed life in America In many states white and black children went to separate schools This was called segregation The Supreme Court said that separate schools are not equal Schools now needed to integrate 7 LOADING LOADING LOADING

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