Black History Month-Ruby Bridges

When was Ruby born?

• September 8, 1954
• October 18, 1998
• May 26, 1962

How did she become famous when she was just six years old?

• She was on the news for an opening of a new restaurant.
• She made a speech about racism in the country.
• She was the first African-American child to enter an all-white school.

What did a famous court ruling from the 1950s state?

• Boys and Girls have to go to different schools.
• White children and Black children should be allowed to go to the same school.
• Homework would no longer be given at school.

Why did some schools set an entrance exam?

• In the hope of keeping black children out of white schools.
• To only allow high preforming children into the schools
• To assess what kind of lunch students will like at school.

What was the name of her teacher, and why was she different to other teachers?

• Tara DuHaime; She was a positive influence.
• Daniel Maskley; He allowed Ruby to stay after for extra help.
• Barbara Henry; All the other teachers except for her refused to teach Ruby