WFPS Journals- Kaitlyn LeVance

     Throughout the first half of chapter one "A Fortress at 3811 North Galvez", the authors depicted the systematic racism that was occurring in Louisiana public school districts. White people were prioritized in many ways that lead to black people being put at a disadvantage not only academically, but in almost every part of society. This chapter talks about the struggles black people faced when it comes to living conditions and education up until the event of Ruby Bridges. November 14, 1960 would become a momentous day for America when Ruby Bridges would walk into the doors of the all white William Frantz Public School (WFPS).       While reading this chapter one quote in particular that stuck out to me was said on page 13, "In 1960 entered WFPS, and WFPS entered into the living rooms and collective psyche of millions of Americans" .  This quote was very powerful to me. This quote shows and implies that the action of Ruby Bridges walking into W...

 -Ruby Bridges is a back girl who attended the all white William Frantz Public School in 1960. -The story is about desegregation of public schools in New Orleans from the 1960's to post Hurricane Katrina recovery. -The story focuses on "race, resistance, resiliency, and recovery" surrounding New Orleans and its public education.  -The words used in the story are intentional as they depict the social constructs that were occurring at this time. -Race, natural disaster, poverty, and corruption issues were at its highest in New Orleans at the turn of the century, which led to a fundamental change in public schools in New Orleans. -Provides the events surrounding William Frantz Public School in chronological order and describes the topics that will be discussed in each chapter. -Racism deeply divides the United States as it is found in many aspects of our society. Reflection :  After reading the preface of this story, I am very enthusiastic to start this story. I ha...