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Went to school for the first time today! I knew I could do it, the atmosphere is great, but the classmates were mean. Love my teacher Ms. Henry! #awkward #greatteacher

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Occupation: Student at William Frantz Elementary School Birthday: September 8, 1954 Race: African American Hometown:New Orleans, Louisiana Gender: Female Friends

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Ruby Bridges: Haha! I can do it, I have you as my inspiration! #girlpower

Ruby Bridges is talking to Rosa Parks

Ruby Bridges: So all you have to do is say “no” when they tell you to move on the bus?

Rosa Parks: Yes ma’am it’s that easy, and don’t worry if you get in trouble, those people don’t know anything.

Rosa Parks: Oh you are too cute! I’ll talk to you later, big speech by Martin in a few hours, I can’t wait!

R. Parks M. L. King B. Henry

Ruby Bridges was the first African-American child to go to an all-white elementary school.

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Occupation:Student at William Frantz Elementary School Birthday: September 8th, 1954 Race: African American Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana Gender: Female

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NAME: Ruby Nell BridgesOCCUPATION: Student BIRTH DATE: September 8th, 1954DEATH DATE: -EDUCATION: William Frantz Elementary SchoolPLACE OF BIRTH: Tylertown, Mississippi

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Ruby Bridges was the first African-American child to go to an all-white elementary school.

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Timeline of Ruby Bridges

• 1954- Ruby Bridges born to Lucille and Abon Bridges in Tylertown, Mississippi • 1960- Ruby and her family move to New Orleans, Louisiana•Spring 1960- Ruby passed a test that allowed her to go to an all-white school, she was the only one assigned to William Frantz Elementary•1960- Ruby’s first day of all-white school at William Frantz, all but one teacher, Barbara Henry, refused to teach her•Ruby continued to go to school, even though everyone was against her•1998- Ruby Bridges movie was made•1999- Ruby Bridges formed the Ruby Bridges Foundation to promote differences•2001- Bridges was awarded the Presidential citizens Medal by Bill Clinton•2006- Elementary School dedicated to Ruby Bridges•2007- Children’s Museum of Indianapolis unveiled an exhibit in honor of her life •Now Bridges works as a philanthropist and continues to promote anti-segregation efforts and differences