Ruby Bridges
Leadership project
When she first started
This is a picture of Ruby when she first started at an ALL white school
When was Ruby Bridges born?
Ruby was born on September 8th 1954 which would make her 61 years of age
how did she become a leader?
She was the first black child to go to an all white school, which shows that anyone can do anything. Now she encourages many other blacks students to stay in school.
What is her famous quote?
"don't follow a path. Go where there is no path and start a trail
What are parents names?
Abon Bridges and Lucile Bridges
How many siblings does she have?
Ruby has four sibling, a sister and three brothers
What does she look like today?
She is 61 and is healthy
What is the name of her book?
Her book is called Through My Eyes
What are some interesting facts?
Ruby loves to read and she loves spending time with kids and reading.