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Picture Analysis: Ruby Bridges
With only taking one look at this historical picture I figured out that it was Ruby Bridges. The first African American who attended an elementary school for white kids at Lousiana. It is impressive what this young and innocent girl did, going to school while avoiding all the criticism. In this picture, we can observe a terrified infant walking with a small bag escorted with three U.S. marshals. The face of the child evokes angst, torment, and anguish. We can witness how she walks down the stairs towards the white crowd, while they scream and shout racist comments. Meanwhile, the other men walking with her, seem serious. By dressing a black suit and their businesslike face, they demonstrate supremacy. I can not tell if they are angry about
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