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Episodes & Air Times »The story behind a courageous band of civil rights activists - the Freedom Riders - who challenged segregation across the American South in the early 1960s and risked their lives for social change.
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More than 400 Americans risked their lives as Freedom Riders in the Summer of 1961, deliberately violating Jim Crows laws in the Deep South. Did you participate in the Freedom Rides or later actions of the Civil Rights Movement? Is there any issue today for which you would risk your life?African-American Studies
By Dy'Shun Winns Baton Rouge La
Date Submitted: May 9, 2013
I like that the Freedom Riders rise their lifes to help other out. Like how they was willing to die for other. Something I would die for is they way blacks are killing blacks. We should look at how we are making our commution look. We all need to stay in school, and go find well payed jobs, and do something with our lives. Other than killing one another.
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By Leonard Robertson Baton Rouge, LA - Valley Park
Date Submitted: May 9, 2013
I would like to thank my African American studies teacher, Mrs.Chambers for teaching me about the Freedom Rides, and for letting me know how people were willing to die for a cause and for genrations to have a better life. I would risk my life for anyone that does not have their freedom, I would also like to thank the Freedom Riders for the struggle they went through to make better life better for me.
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By Jaykayshia Baton Rouge,LA
Date Submitted: May 8, 2013
No I did not participate in the Freedom Rides or later actions of the Civil Rights Movement, and I dont know anyone who participated in the events. I wouldnt risk my life for any of the issues happening today.
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By Alexis K. Lodge Baton Rouge LA.
Date Submitted: May 8, 2013
I Don't Know About Risking My Life Now About Anything, But If I Was In That Situation I wOuld Be A Brave, And Strong Person. No Matter What Will Happen I Would Keep Going until I Get To The End.
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