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African American Rights to Education (Ruby Bridges)

By C.Howard2019
  • Constitution is Created

    Constitution is Created

    The Constituation is created by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and ratified on June 21, 1788 in 11 states.
  • Constitution Goes Into Action

    Constitution Goes Into Action

    The Constitution of the United States is put into action
  • The Civil War begins

    The Civil War begins

  • Civil War ends

    Civil War ends

    Thanks to Abraham Lincon the blacks are released from slavery. but with the cost of many peoples lifes. We thank the soldiers who help gain freedom in our own country.
  • Ruby Bridges is Born

    Ruby Bridges is Born

    Abon and Lucille Bridges give birth to Ruby Nell Bridges in Tylertown, Mississipi.
  • Ruby's Family Moves to New Orleans, LA

    Ruby's Family Moves to New Orleans, LA

    Abon, Lucille, and Ruby Nell Brdiges move to New Orleans, Louisiana to support their growing family and to give Ruby a better education.
  • Test is Taken in New Orleans Kindergarten Classes

    Test is Taken in New Orleans Kindergarten Classes

    In the late spring of 1960, all black kindergarten classes took a test to find out who would be chosen to go to all white schools. Six students were chosen, including six year old Ruby Bridges from Johnson Lockett Elementary School.
  • Ruby Nell Bridges Goes to William-Frantz Elementary School

    Ruby Nell Bridges Goes to William-Frantz Elementary School

    Ruby's very first day at an all white elementary school after taking a special test in the spring of the same year. Town marshals had to escort her to and from the school to keep her safe from the angry white people.
  • Ruby is Featured By Norman Rockwell

    Ruby is Featured By Norman Rockwell

    Famous artist Norman Rockwell is inspired by Ruby's story and paints "The Problem We All Live With" in her honor.
  • Ruby Nell Bridges marries Malcom Hall

    Ruby Nell Bridges marries Malcom Hall

    Ruby Nell Bridges married husband Malcom Hall in New Orleans.
  • Children's Book is Published in Ruby's Honor

    Children's Book is Published in Ruby's Honor

    Ruby's child phsychologist (Robert Coles) that she saw while attending William-Frantz Elementary School published a book about her years after meeting with her.
  • Ruby's Brother Milton is Killed

    Ruby's Brother Milton is Killed

    Ruby's youngest brother Milton Bridges is shot and killed in a drug-related shooting. (Exact date is unknown, the year is 1993)
  • Disney Makes a Movie About Ruby

    Disney Makes a Movie About Ruby

    Disney releases movie about Ruby Bridge's life as a six year old black girl in an all white children school. The movie is titled "Ruby Bridges".
  • Exibit Made In Ruby's Honor

    Exibit Made In Ruby's Honor

    The Children's Museum of Indianapolis unvieled a new exibit featuring Ruby Bridges as one of the centerpieces along with Anne Frank and Ryan White.