The Life of Ruby Bridges

By Ruby Bridges

  • Birth

  • Special Test

    New Orleans IQ test for black students to attend white schools. I was one of six kids to pass.

  • New School

    I finally began attending an all-white school.

  • Marriage

    Marriage at Malcolm Hall. I became Mrs. Ruby Nell Bridges Hall

  • Children's Book

    My old child psychologist wrote a book about me.

  • Reunited with Mrs. Henry

    On the Oprah Winfrey show, I got together with my old white teacher Mrs. Henry again.

  • Biography Published

    Titled, "The Story of Ruby Bridges".

  • Disney Film

    "Ruby Bridges".

  • Foundation Created

    "Ruby Bridges Foundation".

  • Honored

    I was made an honorary deputy by the US marshals.