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Practicing Non-Violence
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Practicing Non-Violence
Civil rights activists rehearsed non-violence, and were prepared to face violence.
This Was Absolute War
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This Was Absolute War
May 1961, a busload of Freedom Riders were confronted by an angry mob in Montgomery, AL.
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.
Chapter 1 | Freedom Riders
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Chapter 1 | Freedom Riders
Watch a preview of Freedom Riders.
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.
An Integrated Party
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An Integrated Party
Watch "Freedom Summer" on American Experience PBS on June 24, 2014.
John Howell - "The Publisher"
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John Howell - "The Publisher"
"We began to rethink some of the attitudes that we had lived with." Premiering June 24.
Day 3: Meghna Chandra
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Day 3: Meghna Chandra
Student Freedom Rider Meghna Chandra asks what her peers do to facilitate change at home.
Day 3: Because We Knew it was Right
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Day 3: Because We Knew it was Right
Student rider Maricela Aguilar talks about the power of the youth movement.
Day 4: Collis Crews
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Day 4: Collis Crews
Student Freedom Rider Collis Crews describes exhibits at the Civil Rights Museum.
Day 4: Pete Davis
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Day 4: Pete Davis
Student Freedom Rider Pete Davis discusses his generation's desire for vessels for action.
Day 4: Michael Tubbs
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Day 4: Michael Tubbs
Student Freedom Rider Michael Tubbs "sees the light."
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