Ruby Bridges
What happened on Ruby's first day at her new school?
An angry mob was outside the school yelling at her.
What was Sylvia's family fighting for?
Equal education for all children.
What does MLK stand for?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What is the main idea of Ruby Bridges' story?
When faced with injustice, we have to be brave.
How did Ruby respond to the angry people at her school?
She stayed strong and kept going to school.
Why were people angry when Ruby went to school?
She was the first Black girl to attend an all-white school.
Who helped the Mendez family fight for school equality in court?
Mr. Marcus
What was the name of MLK's famous speech?
"I Have a Dream."
What is the main idea of Sylvia Mendez's story?
The fight for equal education.
What did Sylvia Mendez do when she was not allowed to go to the 'white' school?
She and her family went to court to fight for equality.
Who walked with Ruby on her first days at school?
Her mother and federal marshals.
In the end, what did the court decide for Sylvia Mendez?
That she should be allowed to go to the same school as white children.
Where did MLK give his "I Have a Dream" speech?
At the March on Washington
What is the main idea of MLK's "I Have a Dream"?
To live in a world where everyone is treated equally.
What was MLK's response to unfair laws?
He protested peacefully.
What did Ruby show us about being brave?
That being brave means doing what is right, even if it's hard.
Why was Sylvia’s story important?
It helped change laws about school segregation.
What did MLK want for all people?
Equality and freedom.
Why did they have the March on Washington?
To fight for Civil Rights for African Americans.
Why is it important to respond to injustice?
To make the world a better place.
What was the name of the school Ruby attended?
William Frantz Elementary School
What does "segregation" mean?
Keeping people apart because of their skin color, or race.
What kind of protest did MLK believe in?
Peaceful, or nonviolent, protests
Why is it important to learn about these stories?
To understand history and learn how to fight against injustice.
How can we respond to injustice we see today?
~Spreading kindness
~Standing up for what is right
~Helping others