#rubybridges — Public Fediverse posts

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other Americans, I live the benefits of it every day.

🗳️ Join me in being the change to make a difference—not just for today. We speak out, we show up, and we vote so the younger generation can grow up in a country where their dreams are never limited by fear, injustice, or oppression.🗽

#CivilRights #quotes #rubybridges #vote #racism #history #America #latinos #immigrants #lgbtq #Equality #Justice #DEI #Boston #Courage #unity #Liberty

school integration. The desegregation was met with violent protests and many precautions had to be taken to protect the students. That same morning, a 6-year-old girl named #RubyBridges integrated a second New Orleans public school, William Frantz Elementary. Bridges and the McDonogh Three are collectively known as the New Orleans Four.

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"This year, more than 900,000 students celebrated young Ruby's courage and resilience in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day celebrations across the country, including students at our elementary schools," writes AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/celebrating-ruby-bridges-welcoming-carrie-hahnel/

#alameda #ausd #AusdBoard #CarrieHahnel #RubyBridges #RubyBridgesElementarySchool

"This year, more than 900,000 students celebrated young Ruby's courage and resilience in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day celebrations across the country, including students at our elementary schools," writes AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/celebrating-ruby-bridges-welcoming-carrie-hahnel/

#alameda #ausd #AusdBoard #CarrieHahnel #RubyBridges #RubyBridgesElementarySchool

"This year, more than 900,000 students celebrated young Ruby's courage and resilience in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day celebrations across the country, including students at our elementary schools," writes AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/celebrating-ruby-bridges-welcoming-carrie-hahnel/

#alameda #ausd #AusdBoard #CarrieHahnel #RubyBridges #RubyBridgesElementarySchool

"This year, more than 900,000 students celebrated young Ruby's courage and resilience in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day celebrations across the country, including students at our elementary schools," writes AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/celebrating-ruby-bridges-welcoming-carrie-hahnel/

#alameda #ausd #AusdBoard #CarrieHahnel #RubyBridges #RubyBridgesElementarySchool

"This year, more than 900,000 students celebrated young Ruby's courage and resilience in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day celebrations across the country, including students at our elementary schools," writes AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/celebrating-ruby-bridges-welcoming-carrie-hahnel/

#alameda #ausd #AusdBoard #CarrieHahnel #RubyBridges #RubyBridgesElementarySchool

I ADORE Sophie Bass's portrait of Ruby Bridges, done as an illustration for RISE UP: POWERFUL PROTESTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY, by Rachel C Katz. (The book is published by Barefoot Books) #CivilRights #RubyBridges

This is a screenshot--original post is at the link, on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRWgeLNDBp3/

My mother is a month younger than #RubyBridges

@Jaden3
Ruby, I was about 12 or 13, attending a segregated school in Tennessee. I was a "service brat" having lived most of my life on Marine bases in Ca, oblivious to what jim crow was. The pictures of you with USMarshall escort, people screaming and spitting at you was a huge awakening for me. Please know that your bravery impacted at least this one life for the better. Happy birthday, ma'am!
#rubybridges

@remixtures
(I need to correct the above post of mine but not enough characters in the original post.)

Actually, it wasn't the "protesters" who were being defended... per se. It was black students like little #RubyBridges who needed protection from both "protesters" AND the government (that was baring their entry.)

Sorry for the (slight) error.

2/2 🇺🇸Ruby Bridges reminds us that none of us walk alone—our journey is built on the sacrifices, determination, and peaceful resistance of those who came before us.

📌The future depends on what we do now. Let’s honor those who paved the way—not just in words, but through intentional advocacy, organizing, and engagement.

#CivilRights #Dei #quotes #history #rubybridges #SocialJustice #genz #freedom #racism #equality #unity

TIL that #RubyBridges was born a month before my mother.

They are 70 years old.

#BlackHistoryMonth

On a beautiful morning, a huge crowd of Acacia Magnet School students and parents turned out for the Ruby Bridges Walk in honor of Black History Month.

When she was 6 years old in 1960, Ruby Bridges’ parents volunteered to have her be the first African-American student to attend a segregated public school in New Orleans.

Despite threats so serious that she required the protection of US marshals, Ruby calmly walked past the haters all year to get an education, setting an example for generations to follow. (1/2)

#blackhistorymonth #rubybridges #courage #tolerance #cvusd #chooselovenothate #thousandoaks #tocc

On a beautiful morning, a huge crowd of Acacia Magnet School students and parents turned out for the Ruby Bridges Walk in honor of Black History Month.

When she was 6 years old in 1960, Ruby Bridges’ parents volunteered to have her be the first African-American student to attend a segregated public school in New Orleans.

Despite threats so serious that she required the protection of US marshals, Ruby calmly walked past the haters all year to get an education, setting an example for generations to follow. (1/2)

#blackhistorymonth #rubybridges #courage #tolerance #cvusd #chooselovenothate #thousandoaks #tocc

On a beautiful morning, a huge crowd of Acacia Magnet School students and parents turned out for the Ruby Bridges Walk in honor of Black History Month.

When she was 6 years old in 1960, Ruby Bridges’ parents volunteered to have her be the first African-American student to attend a segregated public school in New Orleans.

Despite threats so serious that she required the protection of US marshals, Ruby calmly walked past the haters all year to get an education, setting an example for generations to follow. (1/2)

#blackhistorymonth #rubybridges #courage #tolerance #cvusd #chooselovenothate #thousandoaks #tocc

On a beautiful morning, a huge crowd of Acacia Magnet School students and parents turned out for the Ruby Bridges Walk in honor of Black History Month.

When she was 6 years old in 1960, Ruby Bridges’ parents volunteered to have her be the first African-American student to attend a segregated public school in New Orleans.

Despite threats so serious that she required the protection of US marshals, Ruby calmly walked past the haters all year to get an education, setting an example for generations to follow. (1/2)

#blackhistorymonth #rubybridges #courage #tolerance #cvusd #chooselovenothate #thousandoaks #tocc

On a beautiful morning, a huge crowd of Acacia Magnet School students and parents turned out for the Ruby Bridges Walk in honor of Black History Month.

When she was 6 years old in 1960, Ruby Bridges’ parents volunteered to have her be the first African-American student to attend a segregated public school in New Orleans.

Despite threats so serious that she required the protection of US marshals, Ruby calmly walked past the haters all year to get an education, setting an example for generations to follow. (1/2)

#blackhistorymonth #rubybridges #courage #tolerance #cvusd #chooselovenothate #thousandoaks #tocc

Just for the sake of correct information, she turned 70 last September.

#blackhistorymonth #blackwomen #blackwomenhistory #RubyBridges

Just for the sake of correct information, she turned 70 last September.

#blackhistorymonth #blackwomen #blackwomenhistory #RubyBridges

Just for the sake of correct information, she turned 70 last September.

#blackhistorymonth #blackwomen #blackwomenhistory #RubyBridges

Just for the sake of correct information, she turned 70 last September.

#blackhistorymonth #blackwomen #blackwomenhistory #RubyBridges

Just for the sake of correct information, she turned 70 last September.

#blackhistorymonth #blackwomen #blackwomenhistory #RubyBridges

#BlackHistoryMonth - daily short history audio features

Posted February 7, 2022 by 'mpger

"Everyday in the month of February #WMPG is airing a short audio feature about an influential Black man or woman in history. We’ll hear about people from Maine to Malawi. We celebrate scientists, radicals, teachers, preachers, musicians, athletes, and those who fought to followed their dreams.

You can hear them all again right here:
Billie Holiday, Leonard Cummings, Macon Bolling Allen, Harriet Tubman, Nelson Mandela, Shirley Chisholm, Marsha P. Johnson, Gordon Parks, Jackie Robinson, #MaryMcleodBethune, #JosephineBaker, #GeraldTalbot, #DukeEllington, #NinaSimone, #LewisLatimer, #AudreLorde, #SojournerTruth, Thurgood Marshall, Shirley Chisolm, Tarana Burke, #ScottJoplin, Angela Davis, #EmmittTill, #BarackObama, #ClaudetteColvin, #RubyBridges, Cornel West, #AliciaGarza #PatrisseCullors and #OpalTometi"

Link to mp3 audio files:
https://www.wmpg.org/black-history-month-audio-history-stories/
#BlackHistory #BlackMusicians #BlackHistoricalFigures #CommunityRadio #WMPGFM

#BlackHistoryMonth - daily short history audio features

Posted February 7, 2022 by 'mpger

"Everyday in the month of February #WMPG is airing a short audio feature about an influential Black man or woman in history. We’ll hear about people from Maine to Malawi. We celebrate scientists, radicals, teachers, preachers, musicians, athletes, and those who fought to followed their dreams.

You can hear them all again right here:
Billie Holiday, Leonard Cummings, Macon Bolling Allen, Harriet Tubman, Nelson Mandela, Shirley Chisholm, Marsha P. Johnson, Gordon Parks, Jackie Robinson, #MaryMcleodBethune, #JosephineBaker, #GeraldTalbot, #DukeEllington, #NinaSimone, #LewisLatimer, #AudreLorde, #SojournerTruth, Thurgood Marshall, Shirley Chisolm, Tarana Burke, #ScottJoplin, Angela Davis, #EmmittTill, #BarackObama, #ClaudetteColvin, #RubyBridges, Cornel West, #AliciaGarza #PatrisseCullors and #OpalTometi"

Link to mp3 audio files:
https://www.wmpg.org/black-history-month-audio-history-stories/
#BlackHistory #BlackMusicians #BlackHistoricalFigures #CommunityRadio #WMPGFM

#BlackHistoryMonth - daily short history audio features

Posted February 7, 2022 by 'mpger

"Everyday in the month of February #WMPG is airing a short audio feature about an influential Black man or woman in history. We’ll hear about people from Maine to Malawi. We celebrate scientists, radicals, teachers, preachers, musicians, athletes, and those who fought to followed their dreams.

You can hear them all again right here:
Billie Holiday, Leonard Cummings, Macon Bolling Allen, Harriet Tubman, Nelson Mandela, Shirley Chisholm, Marsha P. Johnson, Gordon Parks, Jackie Robinson, #MaryMcleodBethune, #JosephineBaker, #GeraldTalbot, #DukeEllington, #NinaSimone, #LewisLatimer, #AudreLorde, #SojournerTruth, Thurgood Marshall, Shirley Chisolm, Tarana Burke, #ScottJoplin, Angela Davis, #EmmittTill, #BarackObama, #ClaudetteColvin, #RubyBridges, Cornel West, #AliciaGarza #PatrisseCullors and #OpalTometi"

Link to mp3 audio files:
https://www.wmpg.org/black-history-month-audio-history-stories/
#BlackHistory #BlackMusicians #BlackHistoricalFigures #CommunityRadio #WMPGFM

#BlackHistoryMonth - daily short history audio features

Posted February 7, 2022 by 'mpger

"Everyday in the month of February #WMPG is airing a short audio feature about an influential Black man or woman in history. We’ll hear about people from Maine to Malawi. We celebrate scientists, radicals, teachers, preachers, musicians, athletes, and those who fought to followed their dreams.

You can hear them all again right here:
Billie Holiday, Leonard Cummings, Macon Bolling Allen, Harriet Tubman, Nelson Mandela, Shirley Chisholm, Marsha P. Johnson, Gordon Parks, Jackie Robinson, #MaryMcleodBethune, #JosephineBaker, #GeraldTalbot, #DukeEllington, #NinaSimone, #LewisLatimer, #AudreLorde, #SojournerTruth, Thurgood Marshall, Shirley Chisolm, Tarana Burke, #ScottJoplin, Angela Davis, #EmmittTill, #BarackObama, #ClaudetteColvin, #RubyBridges, Cornel West, #AliciaGarza #PatrisseCullors and #OpalTometi"

Link to mp3 audio files:
https://www.wmpg.org/black-history-month-audio-history-stories/
#BlackHistory #BlackMusicians #BlackHistoricalFigures #CommunityRadio #WMPGFM

#BlackHistoryMonth - daily short history audio features

Posted February 7, 2022 by 'mpger

"Everyday in the month of February #WMPG is airing a short audio feature about an influential Black man or woman in history. We’ll hear about people from Maine to Malawi. We celebrate scientists, radicals, teachers, preachers, musicians, athletes, and those who fought to followed their dreams.

You can hear them all again right here:
Billie Holiday, Leonard Cummings, Macon Bolling Allen, Harriet Tubman, Nelson Mandela, Shirley Chisholm, Marsha P. Johnson, Gordon Parks, Jackie Robinson, #MaryMcleodBethune, #JosephineBaker, #GeraldTalbot, #DukeEllington, #NinaSimone, #LewisLatimer, #AudreLorde, #SojournerTruth, Thurgood Marshall, Shirley Chisolm, Tarana Burke, #ScottJoplin, Angela Davis, #EmmittTill, #BarackObama, #ClaudetteColvin, #RubyBridges, Cornel West, #AliciaGarza #PatrisseCullors and #OpalTometi"

Link to mp3 audio files:
https://www.wmpg.org/black-history-month-audio-history-stories/
#BlackHistory #BlackMusicians #BlackHistoricalFigures #CommunityRadio #WMPGFM

#MtP had an interview with #RubyBridges this morning (first child to integrate public school), and it included the following photo:

Notice the signs touting "#StatesRights". It's what the #CivilWar was supposedly about (the South's right to practice slavery), and it's the argument Southern states used every time to reject The Supremacy Clause.

So when you hear #MAGAts & #Republicans whining about "States Rights" on ANY issue, THIS is where it comes from and what they REALLY mean: #Racism

64 years ago on this day in 1960, 6-year old Ruby Bridges walked into the William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, escorted by 4 federal marshals and made history by becoming the first African-American child to attend an all-white elementary school in the South.

Her courage and poise paved the way for the fight for Civil Rights and Justice.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Bridges
#RubyBridges #segregation #integration #CivilRights #USpolitics #USHistory
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Your friendly reminder that Ruby Bridges is not only still alive, she's only about 70 years old. Racism is not some ancient monolith of the past. It's recent memory for a lot of people.

#racism #racismneverended #rubybridges #segregation #history #HistoryMatters #bipochistory #ally

Your friendly reminder that Ruby Bridges is not only still alive, she's only about 70 years old. Racism is not some ancient monolith of the past. It's recent memory for a lot of people.

#racism #racismneverended #rubybridges #segregation #history #HistoryMatters #bipochistory #ally

Your friendly reminder that Ruby Bridges is not only still alive, she's only about 70 years old. Racism is not some ancient monolith of the past. It's recent memory for a lot of people.

#racism #racismneverended #rubybridges #segregation #history #HistoryMatters #bipochistory #ally

Your friendly reminder that Ruby Bridges is not only still alive, she's only about 70 years old. Racism is not some ancient monolith of the past. It's recent memory for a lot of people.

#racism #racismneverended #rubybridges #segregation #history #HistoryMatters #bipochistory #ally

Your friendly reminder that Ruby Bridges is not only still alive, she's only about 70 years old. Racism is not some ancient monolith of the past. It's recent memory for a lot of people.

#racism #racismneverended #rubybridges #segregation #history #HistoryMatters #bipochistory #ally

Perhaps some opponents of #CriticalRaceTheory #CRT in #NewOrleans , #Louisiana could either explain the rationale for this photo of #segregationists mocking 6 year-old #RubyBridges ⬇️, or identify the racist protestors for the future benefit of #ResistanceGenealogy. 🤔 #BLM #USpol

“All hate begins as self-hate.” - Dalai Lama

💛 From the @TheDailyEdge article “Talking to White People About Racism”

Not so long ago, if parents disagreed with a specific lesson, they had the option to keep their child home from school that day. They still have that right. They should exercise it.
—@clayrivers

#Racism #BlackHistory #RacialEquity #Inclusion #RubyBridges #LoveOneAnother

@BigAngBlack
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https://thedailyedge.substack.com/p/talking-to-white-people-about-racism

It's the parents. They are indoctrinating their children to continue the American caste system and pissed that anyone is providing information to counter that brainwashing.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/26/ruby-bridges-book-ban-civil-rights

#castesystem #rubybridges #civilrights

I love watching righties lose their shit over stuff like this. I mean, it’s absolutely fucking glorious.
#RubyBridges

On Confronting Racism: Powerful Quotes By Ruby Bridges

https://youtu.be/ebbLxMBEI74

#RubyBridges #BlackHistory365 #AmericanHistory

So, i know it isn't nice to put a link but anyone who likes what i put here, please take the time. It's only 8 min and i feel it is really worth it. Thank you and for those who will watch it, enjoy! 💋🍷😷🫶
#RubyBridges

Ruby Bridges: Racism Is A Grown-up Disease. Let’s Stop Using Our Kids To... https://youtube.com/watch?v=GW7tbMF1Wto&si=VduKfpGcBgXcBACx

"Racism is a grown-up disease. Let's stop using our kids to spread it." - #RubyBridges last night on #LSSC

Alt text: a series of photos of each Black woman with her signature, along with the following captions:

HARRIET LED, 1849
SO ROSA COULD SIT, 1955
SO RUBY COULD WALK, 1960
SO MICHELLE COULD INSPIRE, 2008
SO KAMALA COULD RUN, 2020
SO KETANJI COULD RULE, 2022

#CelebrateBlackWomen
#ElevateBlackWomen

#HarrietTubman
#RosaParks
#RubyBridges
#MichelleObama
#KamalaHarris
#KetanjiBrownJackson

When you hear the phrase, "within living memory," #RubyBridges and #EmmettTill are two examples.

#CarolynBryant

The parent reportedly thought the Disney movie based on a true civil rights story would “teach white children to hate Black children.”
https://www.vice.com/en/article/93k5ev/florida-school-bans-disney-movie-ruby-bridges
#News #Florida #extremism #Politics #RonDeSantis #stopwokeact #CivilRights #History #rubybridges #RACISM #education #disney

The parent reportedly thought the Disney movie based on a true civil rights story would “teach white children to hate Black children.”
https://www.vice.com/en/article/93k5ev/florida-school-bans-disney-movie-ruby-bridges
#News #Florida #extremism #Politics #RonDeSantis #stopwokeact #CivilRights #History #rubybridges #RACISM #education #disney

The parent reportedly thought the Disney movie based on a true civil rights story would “teach white children to hate Black children.”
https://www.vice.com/en/article/93k5ev/florida-school-bans-disney-movie-ruby-bridges
#News #Florida #extremism #Politics #RonDeSantis #stopwokeact #CivilRights #History #rubybridges #RACISM #education #disney

The parent reportedly thought the Disney movie based on a true civil rights story would “teach white children to hate Black children.”
https://www.vice.com/en/article/93k5ev/florida-school-bans-disney-movie-ruby-bridges
#News #Florida #extremism #Politics #RonDeSantis #stopwokeact #CivilRights #History #rubybridges #RACISM #education #disney

The parent reportedly thought the Disney movie based on a true civil rights story would “teach white children to hate Black children.”
https://www.vice.com/en/article/93k5ev/florida-school-bans-disney-movie-ruby-bridges
#News #Florida #extremism #Politics #RonDeSantis #stopwokeact #CivilRights #History #rubybridges #RACISM #education #disney