After a Federal court ordered the desegregation of schools in the South, in 1960, U.S. Marshals escorted a 6-year-old Black girl, Ruby Bridges, both to and from the school.
At first I was like why did they include a random woman’s picture. This obviously seems so long ago. But nope... that’s Ruby (now 66).. so yeah.. puts into perspective just how short of a time it was
phnx91 on September 20th, 2020 at 16:06 UTC »
At first I was like why did they include a random woman’s picture. This obviously seems so long ago. But nope... that’s Ruby (now 66).. so yeah.. puts into perspective just how short of a time it was
mtimetraveller on September 20th, 2020 at 16:08 UTC »
"I think it's fair to say that if it wasn't for you guys, I wouldn't be here today." -President Obama to Ruby Bridges in front of "The Problem We All Live With,” painting hanging in a West Wing hallway near the Oval Office, in 2011.
Home_Excellent on September 20th, 2020 at 16:15 UTC »
Such a ballsy move by the parents. Most parents probably wouldn’t want to do this and risk their kids life. Took incredible courage.