Freedom Riders 50 Years Later
Nine former freedom riders talked about their involvement in the civil rights movement in the 1960s. The panelists were members of the New O… read more
Nine former freedom riders talked about their involvement in the civil rights movement in the 1960s. The panelists were members of the New Orleans chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), and participated in the Freedom Rides, a 1961 protest against racial segregation in public transportation. They talked about how and why they got involved and some of the dangerous situations they faced. They also responded to questions from the audience. close
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David Dennis Freedom Rider (Former)
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Don Hubbard Freedom Rider
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Ronnie Moore Freedom Rider
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Claude Reese Freedom Rider
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Jerome Smith Freedom Rider
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Doratha Smith-Simmons Freedom Rider
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Matt Suarez Freedom Rider
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Alice Thompson Freedom Rider
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