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What if Ruby Bridges just stayed home?
I asked myself that question after I hearing Ruby's story. On the heels of the Barack Obama inauguration, I created this painting in honor of the historic acts that brought us to this point.
If you attended an integrated school you should know her story. Under federal court order, New Orleans public schools were finally forced to desegregate. In the spring of 1960 Ruby Bridges took a test to see who would be the first African-American to integrate a white school.
The morning of November 14 federal marshals drove her to William Frantz Public School. In the car she was explained that two marshals would walk in front of her and two behind for protection.
The courage that the young Ruby Bridges displayed inspired this powerful painting. If a six year old could have the strength and confidence to stand up for what she believed in 60 years ago, what excuse do we have today?


Tuesday: Ruby Bridges
1960 - 6 years old

Mom said, "My God, what have I done?"
She spoke her heart
Ruby Bridges
She did her part
Ruby Bridges
She reflected
Ruby Bridges
We were affected
Ruby Bridges
That little child
Ruby Bridges
That world beguiled
Ruby Bridges
By a little child
Ruby Bridges
Who changed the course of history
Ruby Bridges
No longer a memory
But a reality
who? "Ruby Bridges"