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Why Be a Freedom Rider?
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Why Be a Freedom Rider?
In this video from 1961, two Freedom Riders explain what they're doing.
Day 2: Mother's Day Recollections
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Day 2: Mother's Day Recollections
Student Rajlakshmi De talks to Freedom Rider Helen Singleton about her own mother.
Day 4: Davy Knittle
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Day 4: Davy Knittle
What are the questions that Americans do not ask themselves about race?
Day 5: Karl Kumodzi
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Day 5: Karl Kumodzi
Student Freedom Rider Karl Kumodzi reflects on the 2011 Ride's visit to Anniston, AL.
Day 6: Alicia Skeeter
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Day 6: Alicia Skeeter
Alicia Skeeter asks what will be left in Anniston, AL after the bus leaves.
Day 8: Collis Crews
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Day 8: Collis Crews
In Montgomery, AL, Student Freedom Rider Collis Crews reflects on hate crimes.
Day 9: Rachael DeMarce
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Day 9: Rachael DeMarce
Rachael's application for the 2011 Student Ride led to a special chat with her grandmother
Day 8: Jayanni Webster
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Day 8: Jayanni Webster
Jayanni Webster asks her fellow Student Freedom Riders what are their greatest passions.
Day 8: Meghna Chandra
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Day 8: Meghna Chandra
Student Freedom Rider Meghna Chandra shares some of her favorite moments from Day 8.
Day 10: Charles Reed Jr.
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Day 10: Charles Reed Jr.
Charles Reed Jr. discusses his thoughts at the end of the 2011 Student Freedom Ride.
Julius Lester - "The Folk Singer"
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Julius Lester - "The Folk Singer"
"If somebody can threaten your life they own you. They own your soul." June 24, 2014.
Charles McLaurin - "The Foot Soldier"
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Charles McLaurin - "The Foot Soldier"
"We were asked to leave. We did not, and we were arrested and locked up for the night."
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