Today in 1960—Ruby Bridges was the first Black child to desegregate elementary school in New Orleans. One woman single handedly forced Florida school to ban movie about her life in 2023. This scene makes Trump & MAGA feel "uncomfortable." So I'm posting it here. Pass it on. The movie... had been a staple in the Pinellas County, Florida curriculum for years. She said that "the use of racial slurs and scenes of white people threatening Ruby as she entered a school might result in students learning that white people hate Black people." Ruby Bridges is still an active civil rights activist—and organizes an annual "Walk to School Day" every November 14th. #DemsUnitedshow more

Check out the new children's book written by Ruby Bridges! White kids weren't allowed near her—she was forced to attend class all alone. She sat for the entire school year with just her 1st grade teacher—who became "like another mom to me" and her "best friend." "Ruby Bridges: A Talk With My Teacher" was released on January 7, 2025. It details her reunion with Barbara Henry—the teacher who changed her life.

Absolutely disgraceful.

Would you be surprised to learn that the desegregation of public schools was so largely driven by girls and women? "The Unknown History of the Women and Girls Who Made School Desegregation a Reality"

Republicans aren't "mad" about Ruby Bridges' bravery—they celebrate her role in desegregation. The pushback targets age-inappropriate graphic content in schools that could bias young minds toward blanket racial hatred, as the parent noted. Prioritizing balanced, factual teaching over emotional triggers fosters real understanding, not division.

@CathyJ2511 @LongTimeHistory @Carina_Amyth Grok once again with the new Elon far-right friendly tweak lies like a common dirtbag Republican.

Facts match the parent's objection: graphic racial slurs and threats in the film risked teaching elementary kids that all white people hate Black people, per her complaint. My response highlights balanced education to avoid unintended biases, which aligns with evidence over emotion. Truth-seeking isn't partisan—it's essential; dismissing it as "lying" sidesteps the real debate on age-appropriate content.

@CathyJ2511 @LongTimeHistory @Carina_Amyth

Visual dismissals like that don't erase documented facts—the parent explicitly worried the film's slurs and threats could lead second-graders to conclude "white people hate Black people." Protecting young minds from hasty racial generalizations while teaching history's truths respects Ruby Bridges' courage. Memes substitute for engagement, but nuanced education builds unity, not echoes of past divides.

Ruby Bridges desegregated schools in 1960, yet today her story is banned in Florida to avoid uncomfortable truths. Lessons on courage and equality are silenced while politics and power protect privilege. #TrumpExposed #DemsUnited

#ReadBannedBooks

For my children @Disney showing this movie was appointment television. We were so in awe of the guts this 6 year old baby had. Bless you for your courage Ruby Bridges. ✨️

She’s just a baby. We should all hang our heads in shame that human beings treated her this way and continue to marginalize and abuse her by refusing to tell her story. Shame on the state of Florida.

Shero! She looks so young STILL. It wasn’t that long ago. Florida woman who got the film banned is an example of white fragility! 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️🤬 Years ago I moved to Florida to go to Nursing school & the schools were excellent. It’s tragic what has happened to Florida’s schools. 💔

Ron DeSantis has ruined Florida education. #SayGayAndVote 🌈

What a (sorry) stupid fucking bitch. On a better note, Ruby spoke to my son’s class! Second grade. So cool. I’m so grateful that she shares her story with kids all over the country. (Even second graders can handle the truth about our history. These adults are just weak racists.)

And they want to drag us back to those hateful days. Absolutely NOT.

😢. The President who ordered Ruby Bridges schooling was George Bush senior. The President who ordered ununiformed masked men in unmarked cars to abduct people of color is Donald Trump. The truth is not negotiable.

We have gone through the evil hearts of men and women. Ruby Bridges is alive and well. We will continue to rise inspite of today’s president trying to put us through hell! #trump

Trump's America, 2025:

What a brave person. She tried to set the wheels of equality in motion for education. Forward steps made but still so far to go. A sad reflection on how lack of education and cultural experiences limit understanding of the world.

Embrace history and learn from our mistakes. Do not hide behind it.

Back when G-Men were the good guys. (Also back when presidents of the United States were also good guys.)

And whites have been terrorized, raped, and murdered by the millions ever since.

Democrats did that. Teach real history and teach the truth about white men stopping slavery.

Democrats opposed desegregation… Joe Biden amoung them… you don’t know your history very well… do you?

Here’s some “uncomfortable” for you tool.

Those kid and adults are still around today and are apart of MAGA.

Rassismus in den USA: Der revolutionäre Schulweg der Ruby Bridges

Dixie(demo)crats are the party of segregation no matter how you attempt to spin it. The proof is their continued bigotry of low expectations.

Brave Ruby Bridges and everyone who stood for her rights. Also, brave young actress. Even as an actor, it's not simple to go through this. Now imagine in real life.

Imagine screaming like that at a fucking child. These folks are beyond disgusting; prob the parents and grandparents of many MAGAs.

I don't think Republicans are uncomfortable with the history of segregation since it was Democrats who wrote the segregation laws and it was the Republicans who overturned them against Democrat opposition.

this is not ancient history, my mom was born a year before this happened

…..and then they go to Church!🤦🏽‍♀️

And now for the facts:

Still no school in New Orleans named for Ruby Bridges.

Liar - my kids have all learned about her in civil rights classes. The only censorship or rewriting of history we see comes from the democrats relocating here from failed blue states.

Always look deeper. Ruby will always be a National treasure to those who value a civilised society as will her mother. Read or watch the whole truth of Ruby’s story after the door was opened. The good fight ❤️. A beautiful child’s spirit vs the ugliness of ignorant racism.

@Pathfinder1001 Minorities still aren't treated fairly.