Freedom Rides (may 4, 1961 – dec 10, 1961)
Description:
i. The goal was to end segregation in transportation sectors and to bring equality for African Americans.ii. The freedom riders encountered violent mobs led by white supremacists.
iii. Freedom rides were unique as they included women and that they prompted such violent opposition.
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Date:
may 4, 1961
dec 10, 1961
~ 7 months