Struggles
Ruby's Struggles
Ruby Bridges was tormented by many enraged people. Not only did they shout hateful things at her, but they threatened her as well. One of the horrific things they did was put black doll in a coffin to represent Ruby. Because of her experiences while desegregating Ruby suffered from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Ruby also struggled because she was the only student in the classroom with her teacher, Mrs. Henry. The fact that Ruby had so many struggles made her even more determined to succeed and to make a change.
Ruby Bridges was tormented by many enraged people. Not only did they shout hateful things at her, but they threatened her as well. One of the horrific things they did was put black doll in a coffin to represent Ruby. Because of her experiences while desegregating Ruby suffered from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Ruby also struggled because she was the only student in the classroom with her teacher, Mrs. Henry. The fact that Ruby had so many struggles made her even more determined to succeed and to make a change.
I tried not to pay attention to the mob. Someone had a black doll in a coffin, and that scared
me more than the nasty things people screamed at us.
- Ruby Bridges
me more than the nasty things people screamed at us.
- Ruby Bridges
Ruby's Family Struggles
Ruby was not the only one who struggled during this journey, her family did as well. Her father who worked at a service station, got fired because Ruby was an African American going to an all white school. Her mother was prohibited from shopping at any of the local grocery stores. Even her grandparents, who were sharecroppers in Mississippi, got kicked off their farm land because their granddaughter was causing so much "trouble" in New Orleans.
Ruby and her family experienced a lot of struggles, but they did not give up; they were determined to see change. Because they did not give up, other people followed in Ruby's footsteps to continue to fight for equality. Those people are part of her legacy.
Ruby and her family experienced a lot of struggles, but they did not give up; they were determined to see change. Because they did not give up, other people followed in Ruby's footsteps to continue to fight for equality. Those people are part of her legacy.
I remember being afraid on the first day Ruby went to Frantz school, when I came home and turned on the TV set and I realized that at that moment the whole world was watching my baby and talking about her. At that moment I was most afraid.
- Lucille Bridges
- Lucille Bridges