Get to know seven of the major players involved in the Freedom Rides of 1961.
You might have heard a few of these women’s names, but do you know the doors they opened for us?
Get to know seven of the major players involved in the Freedom Rides of 1961.
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The dream of social justice resulted in one of the most creative periods in jazz history. Hear some of the musicians who wielded their instruments in the pursuit of social harmony and change.
African American civil rights leader Diane Nash was prominently involved in some of the most consequential campaigns of the movement, including the Freedom Rides and the Selma Voting Rights Campaign.
America isn't exactly a bastion of corporate regulation, but I know what you mean. Pot dealers don't put up billboards making pot look cool, though.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The film, "Freedom Riders," recounts the 1961 crusade by daring young activists intent on ending segregated travel on interstate buses in the Deep South...
Now an icon of the Civil Rights Movement, Nash was arrested dozens of times for non-violent protests—including while six months pregnant.
A look at some of the key figures in the struggle against segregation
Five decades after the Freedom Riders put their lives on the line for equal rights, LIFE.com presents rare photos from that heady era.
A look at some of the key figures in the struggle against segregation
This fantastic Civil Rights Movement lesson plan is inspired by the "Freedom Riders". Included are 7 one page readings on major events of the Civil Rights Movement (Brown Vs. The Board of Ed., The Little Rock 9, The Montgomery Bus Boycott, etc) that students read as they travel around the room. As y...
Five decades after the Freedom Riders put their lives on the line for equal rights, LIFE.com presents rare photos from that heady era.
Diane Nash emerged from the sit-in movement in Nashville, Tennessee and became one of the most esteemed student leaders and organizers of the time.
Paul Schutzer died in the earliest hours of the Six-Day War in 1967. Here is a look back at some highlights from his photographic career.
