“YOU NEVER REALLY UNDERSTAND A PERSON UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND THINGS FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW – UNTIL YOU CLIMB INTO HIS SKIN AND WALK AROUND IN IT.”
- ATTICUS FINCH
DO YOU KNOW WHAT EVENT THIS PICTURE DEPICTS? WHAT IS THE SETTING? WHY WAS THE PERSON BEING DISCRIMINATED AGAINST? HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THIS EVENT/IMAGE? IF YOU PUT YOURSELF IN THAT PERSON’S SHOES, HOW DO YOU THINK THEY FELT?
I believe that this picture depicts Ruby Bridges attending her new school at one of the first racially integrated institutions. The time period was around the 1960’s due to the newly acquired civil rights for African-Americans. Around this time period previously segregated areas were beginning to be opened to all races and people were given equal opportunities despite color or race. However, white supremacists or other white people still held prejudice thoughts towards the opposite race. They often protested integrated schools or expressed their anger in violent manners. Ruby Bridges was one of the several African-Americans to attend a school with white children while some school were still segregated. Since Ruby Bridges entered the school racial tension rose and parents began to pull their children from the school. White residents of that southern town surround the schools perimeter and verbally attacked young Ruby Bridges. They also tried to attack her but National Guard members escorted her safely to the school doors. I dislike and feel uncomfortable with the image represented above because it is racially disturbing and it makes me terrible because certain people would try to hurt a young girl over crooked beliefs. In the background of the picture the word “Nigger” can be seen written on the wall along with a thrown tomatoes. This shows the discontent of the protesters but also their ignorance and unawareness that all people were created equal. If I were to be put into Ruby Bridges’ shoes I would feel petrified and intimidated. I would have those feelings because there was a large crowd of violent people willing to take her young life in order to keep their prejudice living. I might also be scared because they were yelling or hollering bad language at her. People also might also understand that she was a young elementary student going to a new school with diverse people that were unfamiliar with her. Going to a new school is intimidating because it feels out of the ordinary. However, the efforts and sacrifices preformed by Ruby Bridges led to the racial acceptance of diverse people and the integration of more schools.
ReplyDeleteDaniel Maldonado
Period 8
This picture shows Ruby Bridges on her way to her new school, one of the first racially integrated schools. This happened in the 1960's, when the Civil Rights Movement took place. The CRM led to integrated schools, so Ruby could attend one. Parents of the white kids were furious, so they began to pull their kids out of integrated schools, and some resorted to trying to stop Ruby from attending the school. In the picture, the white people threw tomatoes at Ruby and wrote the word "Nigger" on the wall behind her to scare her from the school. Ruby was being discriminated against because she was black, and whites believed that they were better than blacks, so they did horrible things to stay separate. This image makes me feel terrible because it isn't right that people tried to hurt an innocent girl because she was different. The white people thought she was lesser, even though "every man is created equal" in America. Ruby must have felt terrible that people would hurt her for no good reason. Also, she would be scared because many people were doing everything they could to hurt her. She had to endure many hardships, but Ruby ended up showing many white people that everyone deserves an equal opportunity and no one is better than anyone else.
ReplyDeleteBrett Saviano - Period 9
This picture depicts Ruby Bridges, on her way to school. At this point, she was one of the few African American students who were chosen to attend a white school in the 1960s. The civil rights movement was in full swing during this period in time, although most whites still held on to their prejudice and discriminated African Americans whenever possible. Because of the victory in the court case of Brown vs. Board of Education, segregation of schools was outlawed and Ruby Bridges was given the opportunity to attend school with white students. However, a majority of the parents of students and teachers in the school were extremely opposed to the idea. These parents usually formed a crowd whenever Ruby entered the school with demeaning racist signs. Apparently, things had gotten so bad, [people threw tomatoes and called her a "nigger", as shown in the picture] U.S. marshals were called in to serve as bodyguards, to protect Ruby when she went to school. It is truly upsetting to see that people once acted this way. To discriminate a person because of their race, something out of their control, is sickening. Especially because Ruby Bridges was so young and those parents dared to harm a young child in such a way. Nothing justifies their actions. A child shouldn't be subjected to any kind of verbal abuse, especially in this situation, no matter what race they are. Ruby demonstrated her courage as she endured this treatment and continued to go to school. If I put myself in Ruby's shoes, I would have been frightened. Having to go to a new school, a white one, knowing that almost everyone looked down on me and didn't want me there, I probably wouldn't have been able to continue. I'm sure Ruby had the same feelings, but in our eyes, she's looked on as a major figure because of her perseverance and bravery.
ReplyDeleteThis picture shows how discrimination is around the 1960s. You can see that Nancy ridges is walking to her new school. And in the background you see how the other people are throwing things at her. The setting has to be around when racism was okay and they were even racist to kids. Nancy Ridges is being discriminated because of her skin color. I feel that its very unfair because just cause she’s black doesn’t mean they should discriminate her. It’s not her fault that she’s black and they should be equal and treat each other equally. Besides the fact that she’s black I think its wrong that they would do that to a child. The child has nothing to do with racism. If I were to be walking they threw things at me id feel very upset. I think I would even cry and just run away. Id be really scared to go to school. Especially a school with all white kids that are going to make me feel bad and uncomfortable. I’d feel out of place. I could just imagine how people would look at me and all the comments they would make. I know that even teachers would probably be racist and not treat me equal just cause of the color of my skin. If I were Nancy Ridges I would just run back home and not even go to that school. I agree with Atticus saying that you don’t know what a person goes through unless you walk in their place. Nancy Ridges must be feeling really bad and she thinks that it’s unfair. Your skin color shouldn’t matter. It’s unfair to treat someone bad just because of his or her skin color. Black is just a color and were all human beings. It shouldn’t matter that just cause your skin color is black you shouldn’t be treated less than someone else with a different skin color. They should all be treated the same. Nancy Ridges must’ve felt uncomfortable in her school and on her way to school.
ReplyDeleteEmily jaramillo period 9
This is a picture of Ruby Bridges walking to one of the first racially integrated schools in the US. It happened during the 1960's Civil Rights Movement and was very controversial. Ruby was one of the few African American kids chosen to attend the school and many white parents were against it. Ruby and her family faced many threats and thus, had body guards escort her to school in fear of her being attacked. The thought that these guards were needed just so a small girl can get to school in the morning is sad to me because this girl was under constant threats and wasn't able to live a normal life. As a kid she may not have seen how unfair this was but she probably soon realized that if these people didn't protect her that something bad would probably happen to her. She probably realized that the world she lived in was unfair to her race and she probably felt very bad about it.
ReplyDeleteThis picture depicts the integration of black and white schools in the 1960's due to the Brown vs. Board of Education supreme court case. In this picture is Ruby Bridges, a young girl who was one of a few children that were chosen to be integrated into white schools. During this time, the south was heavily prejudice against African Americans. Bombings, lynchings, and other racist acts were frequently occurring due to the growing tension between whites and African Americans who were now fighting for their rights. There was heavy conflict over the integration of schools, and many white people threatened to hurt and even kill the family and children of those who integrated schools. The picture shows that Ruby was very alone during this time and that she had nobody to help her during the integration. In the background is a tomato that could have been thrown at her. If i were in this situation, i would be scared for not only the safety of myself, but the safety of my family and the future that i would face becasue of this. I would be scared to do this but would know that it would be making a change that could help African Americans all across the United States. Ruby must have been extremely scared and worried. She was thrown under the spotlight in Little Rock, Arkansas and was depended upon to make change for African Americans. For 7 hours a day, she felt discrimination from everybody that saw her and had to cope with the struggles if being the only African American in the school. Making change takes effort and puts people through many struggles, but in the end the change is worth the pain.
ReplyDeleteIn this image, it shows Ruby Bridges on her way to school. In the picture, the wall she is passing has tomatoes smashed against it because the racist people of the time did not want an African American going to a "white" person school. The setting of this image is in the 1960s when black people were trying to gain all rights an American should have. The person was being discriminated against because she was the only African American going to a school with all white kids. The parents of the kids were upset and began to protest and gang up on this little girl. This image is a very haunting image and makes me upset because the fact that people judge others based on their skin color is just wrong. It was not an African Americans choice to e born that way, it is not anyone's choice on who they are, they are born that way and people must learn to accept it. If I put myself in that person's shoes I would feel scared, undetermined and alone. I would feel this was because of all of the threats a person would probably recieve and because she was the only African American going to that school. I think Ruby Bridges must have felt afraid and lonly. However, although she was feeling this way, she still did not give up and was determined to get an education and determined to make a difference.
ReplyDeleteSarah Curtis
Period 9
This photo depicts Ruby Bridges going to an all white school. It took place around the 1960's during the Civil Rights Movement. Ruby Bridges was one of the first African Americans to attend an integrated school. She was spat on, was called ridiculous prejudice obscenities, and even threatened with death from whites for what she was doing. This picture makes me sick but also gives me hope at the same time. It's sickening to see the word "nigger" written on the wall. It's also sickening to know and realize that Ruby had to deal with unfair, racist prejudice just to get a quality education. This picture also gives me hope because seeing Bridge's head held high, I know she was determined to overcome the prejudices that were all around her during her life. Ruby teaches us that with determination and perseverance, big differences can be made. She is one of the bravest people to be able to walk into a setting where she is one of the only black people and to also know that everyone their resents her for being there and hates her just for her skin color. If I was in her shoes, I would honestly would feel beyond terrified and I don't think that I would be strong enough to ignore the ignorant society that was against me. I admire Ruby for being so strong and for making a lasting impact on the world that still effects people to this very day.
ReplyDelete--Rob Sperduto
Period 3
This picture shows Ruby Bridges on her way to her first day of her new school when the the school where just becoming interracial around 1960. Around this time the segregated areas where very slowly dying off. But most of the people who lived through this terrible time were mostly protesting and threaten students and families. And this is how ruby bridges got so noticed not only she was the first African American to go into a all white school system however she was threatened protested screamed at all day everyday and then once she got inside she was placed in her own classroom by herself in terrible working conditions. So just imagine how terrible it must be to be just a little girl and be so strong knowing that everyone hates your guts wants to get rid of you. I would feel terrible if I was every in Ruby Bridge’s conflict because it must have been so difficult and scary.
ReplyDeleteThe photo shown with holds a lot of meaning. This picture is of an African-American girl named Ruby Bridges, who had to be walked from her front door to school accompanied by a group of bodyguards, just because of the fact that she was one of the few black children attending an all white school. The setting is in the south in the 1960’s, during the times of racial segregation among black people. Things had gotten so far out of hand that there were separate bathrooms, water fountains, and even certain seats on a public bus. An issue that greatly affected children during this time was the black and white schools. Ruby showed an amazing sense of bravery and courage, and also was an inspiration to many children. Throughout her school year, her family was threatened with their lives on several occasions, she would arrive to school to groups of angry people screaming horrible names and gestures towards her just because of her color. This photo really affects me. The fact that in our country, people were being treated like this is just disgusting. If I were in Ruby's shoes, I wouldn't even have an idea as to what I would do or how I would handle any of the situations that she had to face. Without people like Ruby Bridges, the black race would have never come as far as they have. It is because of these courageous people who stood up for their rights and freedom that has now made America, a place where both black and white people are treated equally.
ReplyDeleteSarah Greer
the events in this picture depict the hatred and prejudice towards black people doing anything that a white person does. This all took place around the 1960s when segregation just began to die down. Ruby Bridges is being discriminated against because she is a black girl in an all white school. If i were in that position i would probably be very scared because all of those people yelling and screaming at you is very scary. i think Ruby Bridges would be very scared but very brave.
ReplyDeleteMatt Stein
Period 3
This picture shows Ruby Bridges', a little African American girl, integrating into an all white school called The William Frantz School. Ruby went to an white school and was threatened every day by students and parents who didnt want their kids in school with an African American. People were trying to hurt Ruby because of the color of her skin. This picture shows a little girl, in the middle of four big men. These men were there to protect Ruby because many people threatened that they were going to physically hurt Ruby. ruby was escorted by these men to ensure that she was safe. In the background on the wall the word "nigger" is written out. Also on the walls and floors are tomatoes. These show the type of harassment Ruby faced. This picture makes me feel angry and sad. I feel bad for Ruby, because she was teased and bullied because she wanted a better education. It makes me angry to see that people will actually hurt a little girl, to prevent her from interacting/ going to school with their kids. If I was in Ruby's shoes I would be terrified going to school day after day. I would be afraid that somebody would hurt me. I would also hate that everybody around me didnt like me for the way that i was born. Ruby was brave for deciding to still go to school after all she went through.
ReplyDeleteI think this picture represents Ruby Birdges on her way to one of the first integrated schools in the south. This picutre shows how Ruby needed 4 body guards to escort her to school, that is sad. It is sad how a young girl would even need 4 body guards to walk to her to school so she doesn't get attacked my prejudice people. I feel very bad for Ruby in this picture, if i was her i would be very upset that people don't accept me and don't want me just because i am black. I think she feels bad that all this is nessassary just for her to attend school, on the other hand this could be a positive because she is taking a stand. ALthough it is difficult Ruby is taking a stand for Africans and attending a white school no matter who or what anyone says.
ReplyDeleteThe picture shown above is depicting the time when a young, African American girl, Ruby Bridges, was sent by her parents to be tought in an all white school. Now, since this picture was created back during the time of racial discrimination against the African American race in the United States (1950's), it shows a lot of hatred that a little girl today would never have to face. The hate is all coming from the source of racism and discrimation that is trapped within the minds of the white people during the 1950's. While Ruby Bridges was walking into this new, all white school, she had to be surrounded by guards because the mob around her was so intense with hate against her that they shouted out racial slurls and throws things like tomatos at her. The parents of the white children even pulled their children out of the school as a source of protest against this "disgrace." The main and only real reason why this poor little girl was being discraced against was because she was of a different color than everyone else. Seeing that this event is occurring against a small little girl just by going to school with all white people makes me feel upset. I can't imagine what she must have felt like during that time when almost her whole neighborhood hood now had a new hatred against her. If I had to walk around in her skin I would be incredibly scared that something bad would happened to me, but Ruby Bridges was able to stay strong and be brave as she entered a place where there was almost no way out of the never-ending discrimination and predujice.
ReplyDeleteLucas Pettinato
Pd. 9
The picture shows Ruby Bridges on her way to school in the south, she is attending one of the first intergrated schools in the south. The picture shows that for her to get to school safely she needed four body guards with her, because of all of the prejudice people at the time that didn't want Ruby going to a school with white children. It must be very hard for Ruby to go to school everyday being treated the way she was. If I was in her shoes it would be very difficult for me to continue and actually learn when people are threatning me and treating me terrible. She is very brave to continue going to school and setting an example for other African Americans to do the same, and not be afraid.
ReplyDelete-Kyle Sanchez
Pd. 9
The picture is of Ruby Bridges at a school that was being integrated in the south. She was picked out of a bunch of students to integrate schools in the south and this is when she was on her way into school when angry whites of the south were angry about the decision and were trying to discourage Ruby from entering and going on with the education from the white school. The setting is in the 1960's in the south, which was much more prejudice than the north. Ruby was being discriminated against because the racist white parents didn't want black children going to school with their children. I feel extremely sorry and bad for Ruby because she did nothing wrong and is being tortured just because she wants a better education than the african-american schools can provide for her. If I was Ruby, I would feel helpless because she can't do anything to change the perspectives of others and has to deal with torture by names and things being thrown at her and even threats of death. I think Ruby was frustrated with her situation and was confused about why people disliked her to such a great extent.
ReplyDeleteThis picture shows Ruby Bridges on her way to her new school that was integrated. There are smashed tomatoes on the wall a the word nigger behind because whites did not want the schools integrated. She went threw very hard things just when she walked to school. This event in history was un fare, every person in created equal, there is no difference in there skin color. If i put myself in here shoes i would feel like i just didn’t belong on this world, because i would keep on getting pushed away from opportunities that i would never even have the change to get just because my color. I think Ruby felt made that this was happening, but determined to do the things white children were able to do. - Monica nole.
ReplyDeleteperiod 9
This picture is depicting the first time that Ruby Bridges entered an all white school as the first African American girl. Many parents of the students were there to protest against Ruby and to prevent her from getting into the school. The first time I ever saw this picture I felt remorse for Ruby Bridges because she was being discriminated against for being a race which she had no control over. No one can ever feel what Ruby was going through at that time because we do not want to know how they felt since we know that America made a huge mistake in how we treated people of all other races. However if I was put in the same position as Ruby Bridges I don't think that I could handle all of the racist comments and not being able to turn around without having someone yelling at me and telling me to go home because they don't want me there. In this sense Ruby Bridges is one of the most courageous people in all of history because she faced everyone who didn't want her to break the racial barriers of America that have been restricting African Americans from achieving social equality ever since the first slaves were brought over to America against their will.
ReplyDeleteThis picture depicts Ruby Bridges, the first African-American student allowed into an all white school. She is being escorted by police or guards and this protection was necessary because a mob of white people were yelling at her with profanity, throwing things, and causing a huge scene. The setting is in the south somewhere in the 1960's, which was the reason for the mob because the south had much more prejudice than the north. Before this integration, the Jim Crow laws segregated blacks and whites in society, so whites often discriminated blacks in the south back then. The mob was trying to discourage Ruby from entering the school that day by discriminating against her. I feel that all this hate and discrimination was not necessary at all during the 1960's and civil rights movement. This event with Ruby Bridges was one of the many examples of the civil rights movement, which was a good thing. Integration was a key part in the movement, showcasing that blacks and whites aren't meant to be separated. Other groups like the little rock nine also represented this idea with integrating schools. As for Ruby, I feel sad for her because the mob was verbally attacking her and she did nothing wrong. She was only trying to get a better education for African-Americans and only the more funded, and endowed white schools could provide that. If I was in Ruby Bridges' shoes, I think she would of felt scared and helpless, but also brave for being the first one to integrate a school. All the hate and discrimination from the mob would be terrifying to a little girl, but she was also standing up for her race. I believe that bravery she had allowed her to make it to the school and successfully integrate it. Through the bravery of Ruby Bridges, she was able to end the separation of whites and blacks in schools and set the standard for African-Americans not be scared anymore.
ReplyDeleteThis is a painting of a girl named Ruby Bridges walking to her new all white school with US Marshals escorting her. Ruby fought for her right to educational equality during the 1960‘s and won. There were few black kids in all white schools even though they were legally aloud to attend. Many people were not happy with Ruby’s choice to attend a all white school. Ruby was discriminated against because she was black, even after slavery was over blacks were still provided unfair and unequal opportunities. This is illustrated in the painting where the n* word is scratched into the wall behind her and where the tomatoes have been thrown at her and missed. This image makes me upset because no one should be treated in such a way, especially a little girl. I also makes me happy to see that finally the US government has enforced the right to educational equality. If i was Ruby Bridges i would probably be very angry at the people trying to stop me from bettering myself because i wanted a good education. I also would be proud to be representing the African Americans in this new school. I wouldn’t want to do anything to make people think i shouldn’t have been at the school even more.
ReplyDeleteThe event that this picture depicts is of Ruby Bridges being and african american girl who was escorted by white men to the all-white elementary school. Her first day of 1st grade was at an all whites elementary school and this occurred because the New Orleans public schools were to desegregate. The setting is of in New Orleans and in the 1960s. The person was being discriminated against her race and the fact of just her background instead of for who she really was. She was the first being integrated into an all whits school. How i feel about this image/ event is that i feel amazed and grateful to the event that it had taken place, but the image i feel that it is terrible because in the background wall it shows that tomatoes had been thrown and that she was under a lot of pressure. If i were to put myself into her shoes i would think that she felt scared, and nervous. People there clearly didn't want her, but she was chosen to go and start school there. i feel that this girl had a lot of courage to be able to do this and that it is an important event in that time, and without it we probably wouldn't be like that how we are today in the country. -amna
ReplyDeleteI don't know what it shows but it looks like a black girl is walking and people are throwing tomatoes at her. Maybe this was in a time where segragation was terrible. I think the setting might be in a town. I think the little girl was being discriminated against because she is black. It is upsetting to me because I don't understand how people could be cruel to a little girl just because of the color of her skin. If i was in the person's shoes I would feel scared, alone, and unsafe.
ReplyDeleteSophie Major period 9
The event that this picture depicts is Rudy Bridges the 1st black person to go to a white school. The setting is hatred and prejudice because of the area she lived in. The reason she was being discriminated on was because she was black, lived in a prejudice area, and was going to a white school. I feel particularly mad at the picture because the way I grew up and was raised from where I came from we accepted people but in this picture it obviously shows the opposite of acceptance. If I was to be in that situation and in her shoes I would quit, and be scared ever to walk there again because I'm not wanted and I'm being escorted there so I don't get hurt. I think she would have the same thought in mind because in Ruby's last school I believe was all black so she wouldn't be discriminated against or ever feel that there is danger around her.
ReplyDeleteMichael Sin
This picture depicts Ruby Bridges walking to one of the first racially integrated schools during the civil rights movement. Ruby needed 4 body guards to take her because the parents of her school wanted to kill/ hurt her. they did not like the idea that a black person was attending a white school. She was being descriminated agaisnt because she was black. all african americans were discriminated againts during the civil rights movement. Is really sad to see that this actually went on in teh United States. i dont understand why people couldnt look past the color of someones skin. it doesnt make them different than enyone else on the inside. If i were in her shoes, i would dread going to school where people would say profane things to my face. i would cry and i would want to get out of that town as quick as i can
ReplyDeleteCharlotte Breslin
The picture depicts an African American girl, Ruby Bridges, being escorted by US Marshals to her first day in an all white school. She was the first African American to be integrated into an all white school during the 1960's. During this time especially in the South, prejudice was very harsh even to little children like Ruby Bridges. The racism was only caused by her skin color; an idea that seems so horrible and unreal to us now, was so common and heavily supported back then. This young girl was breaking a very serious race barrier by going to an all white school. She hadn't been the first one, there were few other African American kids going to all white schools. However, many African Americans were too scared to continue or even try to go to a white school knowing that there were taunts, death threats, beatings and other things waiting for them from the white children and even some adults. I feel that the people who taunted Ruby and other African Americans were so ignorant to the fact that we're all the same. I find it hard to believe how cruel some people were to African Americans. I met Ruby Bridges and I know how she felt that day, but despite what she said anyone can infer that she was extremely afraid of what she was about to face. She was surrounded by danger when she was walked to her day at school, I would be terrified as well.
ReplyDelete-Marisa Goldstein pd. 9
Personally i think there is a little African American and in this time not many people accepted African Americans because they believed they were different. Also if this was me i would have probably broke down crying because i would be so overwhelmed with people not accepting me i would go into depression.
ReplyDeletei think the girl in the picture is Ruby bridges attending her new non-integrated school. back then there was still lots of African American discremination due to the word nigger being on the wall in the background. if i were the girl(i think ruby bridges) i would be very upset and probably hate my life until the racism stopped.
ReplyDeleteThis picture shows Ruby Bridges, walking into her new school William Frantz, a school that is made up of all white students. Ruby Bridges was born in 1954, a time period where segregation was still very popular in society, although slavery was demonished, white & African Americans where still seperated. Because suppousdely, whites were better than them. Each race had there own seperate school. But on the year of 1960, there was no longer segregation of schools, because 6 year old Ruby, passed a very hard test, one letting her enter in this school. As shown in the picture she was taken and brought from school by US Marshalls, as shown in the picture, and protecting her from the angry mob of people, who would threaten to poison Ruby and hurt her if she went to their school.. Many of the white parents and their kids were outside the school protesting. They were yelling and holding signs. The teachers still tried to teach the few students at school that day, but majority of the white parents took them out of class because a African American girl was in "there" classroom. This picture to me is very disturbing, that soemone would go that low just because of one's skin color, this is a poor innocent girl, who has done no harm to anyone, but earn the right to be in that school just like everyone else. She is a 1st grader getting tomates thrown at her, profanity, it's not appropriate. It's very upseting. If I were to be put in Ruby's shoes that day, I would be extremely frightened, being surrounded with that much danger probably would have made me never come back to that skill, if my life was at risk, espiecally at that young of an age, I wouldn't return back to that school. But that's me, Ruby Bridges was obviously stronger and without her she wouldn't have been a Civil Rights Leader, who still lives today.
ReplyDeleteThis picture is about Ruby Bridges on her way to a all white school. The body guards are there to protect her from someone wanting to kill/ hurt her because they didn't like the fact that they let her in to the school. This was the time of segregation when whites thought they were better then blacks. I don't understand how people can be judged by there skin color.
ReplyDeleteThis picture represents when Ruby Bridges was walking into her new, all white, school. At this time in history, schools had not yet been integrated. Most southern communities, especially in the south where this painting takes place, wanted to keep it that way. Do to the fact that Ruby was an African American, the parents and students of this school would do anything to keep their school segregated. To prevent Ruby from being hurt, US marshals had to escort her in and out of the school, as you see in the picture. I feel that it was ridiculous that an intelligent, innocent little girl had to be escorted into an interracial school even though she had permission from the government to do so. If I was in the position of this Ruby, I would be frightened for my well being constantly. Ruby received regular death threats, with white parents showing her voodoo dolls that they made of her. I wouldn't be able to do anything without the fear of being beaten or poisoned. I think that Ruby, being only six years old, must have been terrified of what could have happened to her. The fact that at six years old she had the courage to continue to go to this school is phenomenal. Her strength in terrifying times should be inspirational to all.
ReplyDeleteErica Dattero
Period 8
This picture is depicting Ruby Bridges going to William Frantz Elementary School, which was was going to be integrated. Ruby, herself and five other students were chosen to integrate the school, by taking a test. The setting was during the 1960's and in New Orleans. Ruby Bridges was being discriminated against because she was an African-American girl going to an all white school. Due to the fact that Ruby was getting discriminated it wouldn't have been safe it she went to school all alone, so as seen in the picture she had to be escorted by body guards. Seeing this picture I feel like it was wrong of people to discriminate people like Ruby just because of their color, they are just people they didn't do anything wrong like a Mockingbird. If I were to put myself in Ruby's shoes, I would feel unwanted because she wasn't welcomed by the people who went to the school. Also, I would feel terrified because Ruby wasn't even able to walk alone in school, she had to have a body guard so no harm was done.
ReplyDeleteI think this picture depicts the African-American girl who went to the white school for the first time in the history. There was still segregation and for African-American so people didn’t want her to go to the school for whites. But after the court (I forget the name but it was the fight between a family of African-American and whites) she went to the school although she was being discriminated against racism. When I saw this image, I felt sorry for her. Even though she was protected from adult men, she was still scared. If I were her, I didn’t walk front of the people who yelled at me and hate me.
ReplyDeleteThis picture is representing a Ruby Bridges on her way to attending her new school. This new school is an all-white school with no blacks in it before her. This picture is also showing how she was treated as an extremely cruelly and different than any other of the whites in society, this can be seen by the graffiti "Nigger" and the thrown tomato laying on the ground. This was during the 1960's in the south where racism was in its prime and was extremely engulfed in there society. She was discriminated against A) because she was black, and B) she was trying to force something that whites were against, the integration of schools. This image makes me feel saddened because she is an innocent girl only trying to go to school for a good education and not to harm anybody whats so ever. If i was this person (Rosa Parks), i would feel very anxious/scared and sad. I would constantly ask myself if it was worth it to try to go to an all white school during this time period.
ReplyDeleteThis picture shows Ruby Bridges going to her first day of intergrated school. This was when afican americans were first getting their equal rights in the 1960s known for its civil rigyhts movement. The setting is not a pretty one with the wall spray painted the word nigger it shows how discriminatory the time still is even though african americans are getting their rights. She is getting discriminated against because of her setting and the U.S. marshalls accompanying her to school. This shows that intergated school is new thing, there is a danger level present, and they're are still whites against this. My feeling towards this image is mad because the lack of understanding people have how judgemental people can be and how relentless people are when dealing with people they don't like for prejudice reasons. After hearing everything that has happened during the civil rights movement I would be terrified to go to school and risk the danger that I know some white people wouldn't mind doing it to me.
ReplyDeleteThis event is showing Ruby Brdiges attending her white school for the first time. It's an all white school and many parents are protesting this agreement to allow a black child into an all white school. This took place during the 1960s, during t he Civil Rights Movement where MLKjr was trying to end racial segregation against blacks. Ruby Bridges was being discriminated against because she was the first black girl to attend a white school and whites opposed this idea with high intentions. This image hurts me inside because it looks like she's scared and feels that this wasn't the right decision. It looks like she's in jail becasue she's being surounded by large men in suits. By looking at this picture, she looks like she's doing the right thing, and making a contribution to help the black society, but at the same time it looks as if she is nervous, and uncertain about this decision.
ReplyDeleteI believe this is an african american girl during the time of the civil rights movement. She is started in an all white school in order to receive a better education that the white school provides. I could image her feeling excited at first for a new experience but nervous. Then when she sees what really is ging on she would be frightened by the prejudice surrounding her. To be a small girl alone in a new school is scary enough. It is even scarier having to face it alone, but she go to a new school not only with no friends but with people who utterly detest you is downright horrifying. I think that by walking through a crowd of angry people who are insulting and tormenting her shows the courage and desire for equality this girl posses. She has to be escorted by police just to get into the school. This makes me angry and upset when i see this picture. I don't understand how this much discrimination people have against others due to the sole fact that they have darker skin. It isn't fair that people were treated this way, and I really can't imagine what it must have been like. I don't think that I would have had enough courage to endure a challenge this girl as well as many others have faced. This must have been the scariest thing this girl has ever done. If i were in her shoes I don't know if i would have been able to hold together my composure. It is so sad to see such a young girl have to face such a horrible scene that most people will not have to do their entire lives. This picture shows a very brave girl because she is helping to fight for equality and a better life despite the hardships that come with it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a picture of Ruby Bridges walking to an all white school that she now goes to. This was during the 1960s when there was a lot of segregation and discrimination of African Americans and other minorities. The white towns’ people and people from far places would come to Ruby Bridge’s school and harass her to get her to leave. It got so bad the Army and U.S. marshals had to get involved, to protect Ruby Bridges and her family. The only reason Ruby Bridges was being discriminated against was because of her skin color. This is awful and not a good reason to discriminate at all. This picture makes me feel so sorry for Ruby Bridges and all of the people who were discriminated against for no reason. I think they would start to feel awful about themselves after days and days of reticule. Some of the swears and bad comments people were yelling at Ruby must have started to get to her. It would be a terrible experience, and I am glad people have worked toward eliminating segregation and discrimination. It might not be totally gone, but we are close.
ReplyDeleteThis picture portrays a young African American, Ruby Bridges. She is on her way to school, an all white school during the 1960's. Atticus says this quote, and it is quite similar to the saying, don't judge a book by its cover. This means that one should not judge another simply by the colour of their skin, nor the rumors that float around their lives. One should accept the fact that people are different, and should not be discriminated for simply fate. I personally feel that if you do not know how a person's life is behind closed doors, then don't treat them different outside those doors.
ReplyDeleteThis picture depicts a little African American girl named Ruby Bridges. She is walking into an only white school. Back then African Americans were discriminated against and were treated poorly unto whites. There are guards walking her into the school because white families are trying to stop the girl from entering. Many whites took their children out of the school just because of this one girl. I feel very bad for Ruby because she had nobody, except for her teacher to talk to. She could not have any friends in school and could not socialize with people in school. If I were to be in Ruby's shoes I would be frightened and angry. She probably would be frightened because of the angry mob of people surrounding her each day and each person wanting to kill her. She would feel angry because being treated unfairly in life compared to other people is the worst feeling in the world. There is nobody to run to for help and there is a slight chance that things would change but, at this time period things did not change.
ReplyDeleteRuby Bridges was a visitor at my elementary school. She was a girl that faced many hardships. She attended one of the first intergrated schools in the south. The picture shows that for her to get to school safely she needed four body guards with her, because of all of the racist and crewel people. At the time that Ruby refused to go to a school with white children because she was afraid. she was afraid that she was going to get killed because she got spit and threatened everyday . I feel that she was going through such a hard challenge at such a young age. I respected that she fought for equality. if i was in her shoes I would keep going into the school to make a difference. I believe she was so honored to be able to make a difference in the world.
ReplyDeleteThis picture depicts elementary student Ruby Bridges walking into one the first integrated schools in the south. This picture is in Louisiana. She is being discriminated against because she is an african american in the south going to an all white school. During this time in the south african americans were looked at as the lowest in class and had no rights at all according to the white population in america. I feel that it is horrific for it to even cross someones mind that just because someone is different or has a different colored skin makes it that they dont have the same rights as you and deserves to be treated with such hatred and despise. If i was in ruby bridges shoes i would feel violated, depressed, and i would hope for change as soon as possible. But i would also realize that things probably aren't gonna change anytime soon so i just have to make the best of what i have and try to deal with it as much as i can.
ReplyDeleteI believe that this picture depicts the day that a young girl named Ruby Bridges arrived at her first day at an all white school. This picture shows that in order for her to get to and from school safely she had to be escorted by multiple guards. Ruby Bridges was an African American girl and at the time especially in the south, her race was discriminated against. Many people believed that black people didn't belong and should be completely separate from the white people of the town. This topic whether it is specific or in a general statement is very disappointing to me. I can't believe the way people treated others especially when they are equal in every way. It still isn't clear to me how people didn't see that at the time. If I was in Ruby's shoes I would feel like I wasn't good enough to be the way I am and that I would like to change. In the end, Ruby Bridges was an inspiration to all and that would make up all the hardships that she faced.
ReplyDeleteThis picture depicts Ruby Bridges on her way to her new school in the 1960’s when the Civil Rights Movement was taking place. She was being discriminated against simply because of the color of her skin. Because of the victory in another case, segregation of schools was outlawed and Ruby Bridges was given the opportunity to attend an all white school. Because of the fact that parents, and other white students didn’t approve of Ruby attending their school, they constantly tormented her. As you can see in the picture, people threw tomatoes and wrote “nigger" on the wall behind her. I strongly dislike the image above mostly because it is disturbing to even think that people acted this cruel towards someone simply because the color of their skin. If I was put in her shoes, I would feel scared, angry, and sad. I would be scared and angry because I know that the white people hate me and could do basically anything to me without getting it trouble. I would be sad because all the hurtful things people would say to me. If going to a new school where you fit in is intimidating and scary, imagine how Ruby Bridges felt.
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