Barbara Henry, A civil rights crusader

In February 2017, Kiwanis magazine published an interview with Ruby Bridges (www.kiwanismagazine.org/2017/01/11/a-purposeful-life/), who made history when she became the first African-American child to integrate a public school in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1960. Bridges continues to share her story as a champion of equality and to remind others about the indelible impact they can have on the lives of children. Kiwanis International awarded her with the 2017 Humanitarian Award for her Courage to Inspire. In addition, Kiwanis gave a Humanitarian Award for the Courage to Care to the person who inspired Bridges and left an important positive impact in her life: her teacher, Mrs. Barbara Henry. This is her story, in her own words.

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  • @KingD-light
    @KingD-light4 жыл бұрын

    She was a God send. Bless her. Thank God she's alive to tell the story.

  • @jfjc5694

    @jfjc5694

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amen 🙏

  • @comsooo32

    @comsooo32

    5 ай бұрын

    Amen 🙏

  • @e0n555
    @e0n5554 ай бұрын

    6:47 Barbara Henry describes seeing Ruby for the first time with the most beautiful words. I am weeping. 💗

  • @isadoramartinez6050
    @isadoramartinez60504 жыл бұрын

    So courageous, both teacher and student

  • @Bananadiva1
    @Bananadiva18 ай бұрын

    There are only 2 words that adequately describe Barbara Henry .... Icon and pioneer! What a woman. A truly unforgettable civil rights legend.

  • @AlluretheGOAT
    @AlluretheGOAT3 жыл бұрын

    I am an elementary teacher. This story has impacted my life because I teach this every year. My daughter is named Ruby, so it is close to my heart. Kindness, grace, bravery, understanding, care, love. She is the perfect teacher.

  • @GenevieveThornton

    @GenevieveThornton

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your students are blessed to have you there to help support their growing minds!

  • @nyrasakiilu4347
    @nyrasakiilu43473 жыл бұрын

    This is why she aged beautifully! She have such a beautiful heart ❤️

  • @oniyonkuru

    @oniyonkuru

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely

  • @KeifusMathews3
    @KeifusMathews34 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Barbara, the story could not be told without you! God Bless You

  • @Justbarbara.B
    @Justbarbara.B3 жыл бұрын

    I just wonder how those other teachers are at this moment. Are they proud of themselves? Do they still have the same hatred and prejudice in their hearts? Thank you Mrs. Barbara Henry for being on the right side of history. Thank you for the kindness in your heart.

  • @craigfowler7098

    @craigfowler7098

    Жыл бұрын

    To be fair some of them may have been frightened of the racist mob. White parents who sent their kids to school were also harassed and threatened.

  • @afa78djd

    @afa78djd

    11 ай бұрын

    You can't really remove hate from people's hearts, you can only silence it momentarily. It's sad.

  • @monica62888

    @monica62888

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@afa78djd idk, I've seen many people that were formerly racist to have a change of heart

  • @Comedy1challenges
    @Comedy1challenges9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for being so kind to Ruby

  • @TheTardisDreamer
    @TheTardisDreamer4 жыл бұрын

    This made me teary, not going to lie. Though it acts as a warning too, that the past isn't that far away. And issues such as racism still permeate society today. It's not ancient history at all. Also, great teachers stick with you for life. A teacher, Mrs Chrysostomou, in primary school knew I came from a struggling single-parent family (I went to school in a wealthier area so I stuck out) and saw I was wearing shirts that were threadbare and didn't fit me. So one day she called me out of class, took me straight down to the uniform shop, and bought me well over a $100 in uniforms out of her own money. Made no big deal out of it. Never even mentioned it again. Might seem like nothing to a lot of people, but that may as well have been Christmas come early for me. For the rest of primary school, I would plan every week which days I would wear my new shirts. I felt so proud to wear them. Just to fit in with my peers, and to feel comfortable in my own skin. And as a 23-year-old, I would still put it down as one of the nicest things someone ever did for me. I never got to thank her properly for it. Teachers are important.

  • @e0n555

    @e0n555

    4 ай бұрын

    I hope you get a chance to be someone’s Mrs Chrysostomou . 💗

  • @KGeNX
    @KGeNX2 жыл бұрын

    This lady will have a beautiful place in heaven for showing the child as much love as she did

  • @linneajohnson6022
    @linneajohnson60224 жыл бұрын

    Thank god for people like Mrs. Henry. Bold, courageous, and tender. Ruby is incredibly brave and special too.

  • @isadoramartinez6050
    @isadoramartinez60504 жыл бұрын

    Oh my God, this story made me cry, this really touched me. It's hard to believe this whole situation happened so recently.

  • @platano3000x

    @platano3000x

    4 жыл бұрын

    Asi es...y ella era tan bonita que si yo fuera el alumno me hubiera enamorao de ella

  • @Somebodysmother_

    @Somebodysmother_

    4 жыл бұрын

    I cant stop crying 😪..insane that it wasnt long ago, I agree

  • @ursulareeg1171
    @ursulareeg11714 ай бұрын

    ❤Love this woman. Guts she had. Barbara Henry, you're such an inspiration of what good and right is.

  • @ashthompson2968
    @ashthompson29684 жыл бұрын

    The five people that thumbs'd this down are messed up!!!

  • @dyfortallforstall5639

    @dyfortallforstall5639

    3 жыл бұрын

    I cannot even begin to imagine the reason for their objections. Quite startling.

  • @nyrasakiilu4347

    @nyrasakiilu4347

    3 жыл бұрын

    Now 8 smh

  • @tiktokroyalty4778

    @tiktokroyalty4778

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nyrasakiilu4347 now 11 people are just ugh

  • @adrianthompson5011

    @adrianthompson5011

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tiktokroyalty4778 Now 16. Sad....

  • @lilactuliee6953

    @lilactuliee6953

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Ash Thompson it could be the terrorists in the crowd that day or their children and grandchildren. Most of these diabolical people are all still here.

  • @tatiananichols2030
    @tatiananichols20304 жыл бұрын

    The way she expresses about Ruby 🥺❤️

  • @Redro1982
    @Redro19825 жыл бұрын

    I want to meet her, I watched so many times tearfully, is there a public speaking event or book event because she has totally touched my heart, and that goes for Ruby and Barbara🙌🏽🙏🏽💯

  • @1SweetQ
    @1SweetQ2 жыл бұрын

    This story is so needed!! I'm grateful it is being told. I live in New Orleans and have all my life. This is my history. My mother is 72, I am 38. This happened 23 years before I was born!

  • @jwilson4568
    @jwilson45682 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad to hear from Ms. Henry. Thank God for her.💜

  • @berrybestfarmer9614
    @berrybestfarmer96144 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Thank you Mrs. Henry for being a shining light.

  • @daniesza
    @daniesza4 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful teacher. How lucky Ruby was. How courageous both.

  • @teresawicks-kq3bq

    @teresawicks-kq3bq

    4 жыл бұрын

    NO, HOW "BLESSED" SHE WAS FOR GOD TO PUT MRS. HENRY THERE FOR HER!! THANK YOU HEAVENLY FATHER!! ; )

  • @glauciaramos6332
    @glauciaramos63323 жыл бұрын

    Some people tell about God's love, others show it :D Mrs. Barbara is such a brave lady who made a difference :D Greetings from Brazil :D May Jesus bless and keep this lovely lady and her family

  • @Roseforres
    @Roseforres3 жыл бұрын

    She allowed God to use her. She is a courageous and loving woman. Blessings to her entire family for generations to come.

  • @cryptogirliebtc3987
    @cryptogirliebtc39873 жыл бұрын

    I’m just glad that she was there for Ruby and not an evil teacher pretending just to get the job

  • @Jess3965
    @Jess39652 жыл бұрын

    Wow the way she described Ruby made me cry. Truly an angel on earth sent by God at the right time! God bless this woman always.

  • @njorogegitomeh9338
    @njorogegitomeh93383 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Mrs Henry. We are forever grateful. Accept our thanks

  • @lusantini6985
    @lusantini69853 жыл бұрын

    At some point she calls her "my child" how moving : ) I love that story

  • @LiveLaughCheer15

    @LiveLaughCheer15

    3 жыл бұрын

    9:06 😭

  • @DubBeats

    @DubBeats

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank god that she was her teacher...

  • @DubBeats

    @DubBeats

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think she say because her child is special don’t matter the race...

  • @fitnessrich9089
    @fitnessrich90894 жыл бұрын

    So emotional, what a loving and courageous woman

  • @Kozypink_
    @Kozypink_3 жыл бұрын

    This woman is a hero she stood up for ruby

  • @eminavampire
    @eminavampire4 жыл бұрын

    It's a pleasure listening to her!

  • @chaplaintaylor2327
    @chaplaintaylor23272 жыл бұрын

    I thank God, for Mrs. Henry, may God be with her for her bravery, and duty first attitude that God placed her in for such a time as this!

  • @Coronadoman
    @Coronadoman2 жыл бұрын

    “Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”

  • @rafaelgomez1989
    @rafaelgomez19893 жыл бұрын

    SHE WAS SO COURAGEOUS as RUBY was...they both CHANGED the WORLD IMMENSELY...love when at a point she says "me and my child" how could it not had been ...GROUNDBREAKING ? !!!!!

  • @Elyjah1982
    @Elyjah19824 жыл бұрын

    3:55 A woman carrying her child while insulting another one just look at the face of this innocent white baby and i can tell everyone here this mother was teaching him how to be racist so that's why i don't hate racist people 'cause i know they weren't born racist they learnt to be racist .

  • @00inwiththenew00

    @00inwiththenew00

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's a load of crap... after a certain point when you become an adult - YOU are responsible for making your own beliefs and questioning your actions. Not holding people accountable is enabling them.

  • @maddyedits01

    @maddyedits01

    3 жыл бұрын

    But it's too hard to unlearn such things...

  • @dynishaspalding220

    @dynishaspalding220

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@00inwiththenew00 b1 hgv Km

  • @dereckamcknight3247

    @dereckamcknight3247

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@00inwiththenew00 exactly!

  • @R9m54LZX
    @R9m54LZX3 жыл бұрын

    Mrs. Henry, thank you for your courage and compassion. I attended DoDEA schools as a child and never endured the hardships that Ruby went through at about the same time (early 60's). You remind me of all the fantastic teachers I had while growing up in Italy, Germany, and Taiwan. Teachers just like you made me a better person.

  • @EasyMusicBeats
    @EasyMusicBeats4 жыл бұрын

    What’s beautiful and inspiring true story.

  • @craigfowler7098
    @craigfowler7098 Жыл бұрын

    Shout out to both Ruby ans Barbara. Although this happened over sixty years ago, they are both still alive as living legends of history.

  • @cj8803
    @cj88032 жыл бұрын

    Oh God, what a wonderful teacher and woman! She knew Ruby was an innocent child and just wanted an education like everyone else! Much respect to her forever for being sweet, kind, and good to Ruby!

  • @kamikazemind327
    @kamikazemind3274 жыл бұрын

    Teachers are some of the most compassionate amazing people. I always support teachers. Her story is so profound and amazing. Thank you Mrs Henry for your beautiful heart during such a terrible time! From a New Orleanian 💜

  • @jfjc5694

    @jfjc5694

    3 жыл бұрын

    Back then yes 🙌. Now the Democrats are indoctrinating the kids nowadays with their sickening narrative with their political correctness crap. They’re not teaching basic subjects. They’ve taken out cursive writing ✍️, economics, History, and other important subjects. www.rd.com/list/5-classes-you-took-that-your-kids-wont/ nypost.com/2017/01/22/why-schools-have-stopped-teaching-american-history/

  • @michelerenem

    @michelerenem

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jfjc5694 seriously? That's what you got out of this? That tin foil hat looks really good on you. LOL

  • @haroldbowles5308
    @haroldbowles53085 жыл бұрын

    Brave and compassionate women

  • @deborahbethel1883
    @deborahbethel18833 жыл бұрын

    This should be viewed by millions. instead, look at the views. Ruby's story with her teacher should be part of all schools curriculum. Children/schools are powerful change agents. It is so messed up from the TOP. There is still a whole lot of work to be done.

  • @melissadurante1450
    @melissadurante14504 жыл бұрын

    This had me in tears

  • @collinsagyeman2896
    @collinsagyeman28964 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Barbara.

  • @platano3000x
    @platano3000x4 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU SO MUCH MISS HENRY..U DESERVE MORE CREDIT AND MORE RECOGNITION AWARDS THROUGH YOUR WHOLE LIFE....I SALUTE YOU AND SHOW YOU THE ULTIMATE RESPECT..BECAUSE YOU WERE BRAVE DURING A TIME EVERYBODY CAN BE AGAINST YOU FOR DOING THE RIGHT THING!...THANK YOU!

  • @gandolph999
    @gandolph9992 жыл бұрын

    Ms. Henry is a global treasure. The world is better for her presence in it. One also cannot underestimated the power of a teacher. Thank you, Mrs. Henry.

  • @yskim1800
    @yskim1800Ай бұрын

    Her courage, dedication, and persistence amaze me. She is definitely one of the greatest teachers all time.

  • @MaxMafikengBoy
    @MaxMafikengBoy4 жыл бұрын

    Grownups hurling racial epithets at a 5 year old child??..wicked hearts

  • @DubBeats

    @DubBeats

    3 жыл бұрын

    During that time they didn’t care you was a child are teenagers are you young adults they see black they see us not them never will be them but love this teacher she accepted ruby...

  • @kimlyman3639

    @kimlyman3639

    3 жыл бұрын

    ya

  • @marikiemarie7622

    @marikiemarie7622

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wicked is a great word. Thats it ...wicked

  • @deborahlynn6432

    @deborahlynn6432

    3 жыл бұрын

    So horrible!

  • @yeldarleumas1847

    @yeldarleumas1847

    Жыл бұрын

    Here in the UK an elderly Middle-class White man hurling abuse at an elderly Black lady. I'm going to FUCK HIM UP!

  • @henrydavis9953
    @henrydavis9953 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤An awesome human. Thanks

  • @keenday2382
    @keenday2382 Жыл бұрын

    I can't believe that this happened.. 😭 😫 that poor little girl people can be so mean I guess forgiveness is the key to let go of the pain... your a hero.. Ruby was so lucky to have you...

  • @latoyawinston1007
    @latoyawinston10074 жыл бұрын

    this really touched my heart i cried

  • @addis1395
    @addis13953 жыл бұрын

    All teachers should have the heart of this teacher and love the children irrespective of their skin color

  • @cheriesmith9263
    @cheriesmith92634 жыл бұрын

    This story is so touching!

  • @pedrorisco183
    @pedrorisco1833 жыл бұрын

    I love this lady. Your exemplary heroism and passion for education and children are just incredible. I love you..!

  • @brettshepherd5240
    @brettshepherd52404 жыл бұрын

    Here I am..bawling

  • @Renee_nf094e

    @Renee_nf094e

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too. 😢

  • @el.c.8858
    @el.c.88583 жыл бұрын

    she’s a queen for this

  • @attackonpieck2789

    @attackonpieck2789

    3 жыл бұрын

    She really is

  • @tsehayhubechissa3790
    @tsehayhubechissa37903 жыл бұрын

    This story make me really cry.may God bless you you’re the best teacher ever. You will received your rewards from God.

  • @erikathoreson5786
    @erikathoreson57864 жыл бұрын

    Incredible women

  • @ilariacorda
    @ilariacorda3 жыл бұрын

    This woman is amazing, bless her!

  • @bellareana3226
    @bellareana32263 жыл бұрын

    I'm literally crying 😢

  • @BillyTaves
    @BillyTaves Жыл бұрын

    God bless, this touched me

  • @jaykim6734
    @jaykim67344 жыл бұрын

    Thank you , Mrs. Henry!!

  • @gucciysl
    @gucciysl4 жыл бұрын

    This made my heart cry

  • @GodsView1
    @GodsView14 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, emotional experience.

  • @aleahrose9777
    @aleahrose97773 жыл бұрын

    She really helped all the Ruby Bridges

  • @ProblematicBitch
    @ProblematicBitch3 жыл бұрын

    wow i have tears in my eyes, god bless ruby and god bless this lady

  • @MamaGOf3
    @MamaGOf33 жыл бұрын

    Such pride and purpose from Mrs. Henry, an angel sent from heaven. God Bless you!

  • @martasila4172
    @martasila41723 жыл бұрын

    May God bless her and her generation.

  • @lindagiovannazambanini6218
    @lindagiovannazambanini62184 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a great and heartwarming story! I had no idea that when Ruby Bridges integrated the school she wasn't immediately in a classroom with other children - white children - but only with a lone white teacher! I'm glad she was eventually in class with several other white children. This teacher is just awesome! I wonder if she is still alive?I know Ruby Bridges is still alive. Those evil, deplorable, bigots outside the school - how could any human being be so hateful to a little child? They were/are the lowest of the low! Addendum: I just went searching for Barbara Henry and happily found she has her own wiki page and is alive and 88 yrs old now. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Henry

  • @sugars396
    @sugars3964 жыл бұрын

    This made me cry

  • @christinalynn8143
    @christinalynn8143 Жыл бұрын

    She seems sweet. Good for her!!! Having taken up a cause and making something of it. May God bless her family, friends, community through her example, continue to.

  • @evadnewilkinson3148
    @evadnewilkinson31482 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. God continues to bless both of them. Love triumphs over hate, always.

  • @malikamalik6393
    @malikamalik63932 жыл бұрын

    elle mérite tout le respect, cette merveilleuse institutrice

  • @purplewildflower
    @purplewildflower3 жыл бұрын

    I always cry over this story. Such an amazing woman! ♥♥♥

  • @misspeacelove7395
    @misspeacelove73952 жыл бұрын

    Good teachers are so valuable. If there´s one profession that needs a higher pay teaching is that

  • @PaulPhoenixxx
    @PaulPhoenixxx2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing but respect ✊🏾

  • @peggyokelly2118
    @peggyokelly21185 ай бұрын

    MY GOD, MY GOD TO AN INNOCENT CHILD OF GOD IN AMERICA

  • @jfjc5694
    @jfjc56943 жыл бұрын

    Mrs Henry you’re awesome 👏🏼

  • @te9452
    @te94522 жыл бұрын

    Can you guys do an interview with the kids in that photo next to Ruby too? ❤

  • @neilrulz24
    @neilrulz246 ай бұрын

    Let’s go Mrs Henry 🎉!!

  • @audleyhall3404
    @audleyhall34044 жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a story! This is just amazing.

  • @ufonious747
    @ufonious7473 жыл бұрын

    This. One of the most amazing stories I’ve ever heard. I would love to know what happened to the other 4 kids that came to join the class. I wonder if their lives are impacted by these events

  • @jackelinevelasquez4562
    @jackelinevelasquez45623 жыл бұрын

    Omg god bless her and hope she goes to heaven and she so so nice god bless you

  • @a.alegates641
    @a.alegates6413 жыл бұрын

    this was beautiful!!

  • @Jls79773
    @Jls79773 Жыл бұрын

    An angel on earth 🥰❤️

  • @joeguajardo5092
    @joeguajardo50923 жыл бұрын

    What a great lady ❤️

  • @buho6611
    @buho6611Ай бұрын

    Blessed her heart ❤️.

  • @kimlyman3639
    @kimlyman36393 жыл бұрын

    ever body who disk like this has no hart this is the best women who ever tech a class hand donwn

  • @KushBoss340
    @KushBoss340 Жыл бұрын

    God bless her heart

  • @deborahlynn6432
    @deborahlynn64323 жыл бұрын

    Love this woman!

  • @Saabjock
    @Saabjock Жыл бұрын

    A great woman.

  • @nicfewer8393
    @nicfewer83933 жыл бұрын

    A TRUE Christian.

  • @armandobenitez6706
    @armandobenitez67064 жыл бұрын

    She awesome

  • @meghanrose830
    @meghanrose8304 жыл бұрын

    Ms henry i cant belove you are so nice I have read a comic about this But umm ruby why would she starve her self You are so nice you would share some food with her!

  • @peggyokelly2118
    @peggyokelly21185 ай бұрын

    For the Grace of God

  • @tishapink19
    @tishapink194 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring

  • @user-qq2pi3jl2h
    @user-qq2pi3jl2h5 ай бұрын

    Ruby she became a famous people

  • @ilirvlora624
    @ilirvlora6244 жыл бұрын

    She its for nobel price

  • @peggyokelly2118
    @peggyokelly21185 ай бұрын

    It took that long to find each other...

  • @robertcunningham4265
    @robertcunningham42652 жыл бұрын

    They should make a movie think it would be nice and hope it will help we are all God's creation and we need to learn to love one another because he's watching

  • @ilahebehmenova
    @ilahebehmenova4 жыл бұрын

    Thinks welry much balrbara teacher