Everyone has seen this picture...
This is not ancient history. It happened during my lifetime. (No comments from the peanut gallery please) I was raised in a racist environment so my understanding of this as a child would have been much different from my understanding of it today, older, wiser, and a grandmother.
Lucille Bridges is the mother of Ruby Bridges, and it was her courage that allowed her daughter to move into a world that did not want her there, despite the legal ruling that had already set aside 'separate but equal.' She understood that for anything to change, that line needed to be crossed.
Lucille Bridges died on November 11th.
I just wanted everyone to take a moment to remember the shadow behind the shadow that is behind the picture of Kamala Harris.
Coming from a different generation, I am always in awe that our country did some of these things in our history. I know it is hard to compare different eras and different thought processes but one would wonder why the thought processes were so different.
ReplyDeleteThis little post has moved me quite a bit.
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!! Yes. This is such an awesome moment. Thank you for the video about your classmate, Mike Shine. My husband and I watched it and just loved it.
ReplyDeleteI love those photos! They bring tears!
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredibly moving image. Arilx
ReplyDeleteYes, wonderful imagery.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and meaningful photo!
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