Student Freedom Riders Discuss Civil Rights Movement

Season 2011

Student Freedom Riders discuss the nonviolent protest movement of 50 years ago.

Participants in American Experience's Student Freedom Rides discuss their participation and the legacy of the Freedom Rides of 50 years ago.

AIR DATE 5/16/11

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