Black History Month: Nearly 48 Years Later
Posted: Monday, February 02, 2009
by Avis Ward
GeoVi's Home for Pregnant Teens
This is a Norman Rockwell Painting of Ruby Bridges
Remember
Ruby Bridges, the little black girl who had to be escorted to school by
federal marshals? "On November 14, 1960, nearly 48 years ago, Bridges
faced hostile crowds as the first black child to attend a previously
all-white New Orleans school. She was six-years-old and had only been
told by her mother that she was going to be attending a new school that
day and 'had better behave.' Little did she know that she would be
bombarded with jeers and even death threats, and that she would end up
being the sole child in her first grade class after other children were
kept home by their parents." All because Ruby was black.
Forty-eight years later -- January 5, 2009 -- here is a picture of Sasha Obama, a little seven-year-old black girl, being escorted to school by her mother-- then, First Lady-elect Michelle Obama, and the Secret Service because Sasha's daddy, now President of the United States, Barack Obama, was President-elect.
We've come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord. We pay tribute to every one who worked for racial equality and celebrate Black History Month with pride, honor and dignity!
Aspire! Excel! Make a difference!
2009 by Avis Ward of GeoVi's Home for Pregnant Teens
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)Yes Avis, we've come a long way, but still have a long way to go.Yes we have, David and yes we do. My faith isn't misplaced so I believe we will make greater strides in the months and years to come. Thank you for reading and leaving your comment. Be well.
Beautiful article Avis.Thanks for bring the terrible case of Ruby to our attention.Jonathan, thank you. I am happy to have introduced you to Ruby. Take special care.
What's that saying? - "A picture is worth ten thousand words". Well, these ones certainly are.David, your comment can not be denied. I agree wholeheartedly. Thank you for stopping in and posting. Blessings always!
I attended a Promise Keepers convention years ago and we were asked to consider approaching a black "brother" and asking forgiveness for the atrocities of slavery and discrimination. The example in your piece is certainly an example of such an evil event. I'm sorry that people ever had, and have, to endure such hatred. Thank you, Avis, for all you do.Ken, I would like to believe your black brothers had already forgiven all of you after accepting Christ. And the white brothers had accepted forgiveness from Christ but if still convicted by the atrocities mentioned, this was the right thing to do. You thanked me and I say, 'you're welcome' but Ken, I do not feel deserving of it. I am graciously humbled by your kindness, thank you. Sometimes I question Him but I am only His instrument. Thanks for reading and sharing. Have a super weekend!
we have came a long way, but not far. we know that this was a turning point for us, only god kingdom will bring a everlasting change. agapeHi Alisa and thank you for reading and posting a comment. I agree with you with my whole heart. "Only God's kingdom will bring about a change." You know as well as I do that since we've come to a turning point for change, the adversary is doing battle. We are so blessed to have Him fight for us. And, we know who wins! *big smile*
With the love of Christ,
Avis
Blessings to you and yours!
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