The Freedom Rides, 1961
In the 60s during the height of the civil rights movement, a group known as the Freedom Riders fought against segregation. They had to endure physical violence and intimidation, and yet they pushed on.
The Freedom Rides 1961
Here is a photo of Julia Aaron and David Dennis, by Paul Schutzer. Here a National Guardsman is actually protecting them, although they were sure to face discrimination by authorities down South. The acts of the Freedom Riders were truly invaluable.
The American Contrast, 1937
This image is almost satirical. Margaret Bourke-White spotted a moment of irony and captured it perfectly. We see a line of African-Americans who had their lives destroyed by flooding in Louisville, standing in line to receive some dry clothes and food.
The American Contrast 1937
Right above them is an advert touting the joys of America, and claiming that it has the world’s highest standard of living. These days folks are less inclined to believe this very bold claim.
