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Freedom Riders inspire, encourage activism - The Stanford Daily

Freedom Riders inspire, encourage activism The Stanford Daily By Edward Ngai Black History Month kicked off at Stanford Monday evening with a panel of three of the original Freedom Riders, civil rights activists who participated in the iconic Freedom Rides, a series of bus trips from Washington, DC, ... and more »

Freedom Rider To Speak At Ohio University Lancaster - WOUB

Freedom Rider To Speak At Ohio University Lancaster WOUB Reverend Bernard LaFayette co-founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in 1960 and was part of the Freedom Rides in 1961. "It's our featured presentation, our way to celebrate black history month on the Lancaster campus," says OUL Director ...

Mary Brogan Museum hosts "Freedom Riders" exhibition - WTXL ABC 27

Mary Brogan Museum hosts "Freedom Riders" exhibition WTXL ABC 27 The Mary Brogan Museum is hosting a Freedom Riders exhibition to celebrate Black History Month. Freedom Riders is a traveling exhibition that tells civil rights story of six months in 1961 when more than 400 Americans - old and young, black and white, ...

IUN will explore Freedom Riders - Post-Tribune

IUN will explore Freedom Riders Post-Tribune By Erika Rose Indiana University Northwest January 27, 2012 4:24PM In February, Indiana University Northwest invites the public to another enlightening discussion about the Freedom Riders, in honor of Black History Month.

Students write about Freedom Riders' accomplishments - Galesburg Register-Mail

Students write about Freedom Riders' accomplishments Galesburg Register-Mail The Freedom Riders began their rides 50 years ago in May 1961. Many of you may know about James Farmer from the movie, “The Great Debaters.” Farmer was an early organizer of the Freedom Rides. Discuss why the Riders began their dangerous work and ... and more »