Twelve Days In May

For twelve history-making days in May 1961, thirteen black and white civil rights activists, also known as the Freedom R... (more)

For twelve history-making days in May 1961, thirteen black and white civil rights activists, also known as the Freedom Riders, traveled by bus into the South to draw attention to the unconstitutional segregation still taking place. Despite their peaceful protests, the Freedom Riders were met with increasing violence the further south they traveled. (less)