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.
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