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Anita Walton Moore - "The Librarian"
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Anita Walton Moore - "The Librarian"
"We knew that we were working to do better, and that one day it would be better."
Opposition to Freedom Summer
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Opposition to Freedom Summer
Watch a clip from "Freedom Summer," premiering June 24, 2014.
"Miss Mississippi" Finds Trouble
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"Miss Mississippi" Finds Trouble
"Freedom Summer" premieres on American Experience PBS June 24 at 9/8c.
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.
Down Freedom's Main Line
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Down Freedom's Main Line
Two activists reflect on what the Freedom Rides meant for the Civil Rights movement.
Freedom Schools
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Freedom Schools
Watch "Freedom Summer" on American Experience PBS June 24 at 9/8c.
An Integrated Party
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An Integrated Party
Watch "Freedom Summer" on American Experience PBS on June 24, 2014.
Barney Frank - "The Politician"
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Barney Frank - "The Politician"
"I felt morally empowered, but it was very scary." Freedom Summer premieres 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."
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.
Practicing Non-Violence
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Practicing Non-Violence
Civil rights activists rehearsed non-violence, and were prepared to face violence.
Buses Are A-Coming
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Buses Are A-Coming
Even in prison, the Freedom Riders found ways to advocate for their beliefs.
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