College Student Bravery from 50 Years Ago: Freedom Riders

Fifty years ago this month, some very brave college students led a movement called the Freedom Riders.  They were part of CORE, the Congress of Racial Equality.  These students rode public buses in small groups challenging segregation in the American South. Their determination was to be non-violent, but persistent.  They met with incredible resistance on the local, state and federal level.  PBS has done a wonderful documentary on this subject that is well worth watching.  WGBH in Boston has streamed it for everyone.  Take a few minutes. This is worth it.   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/freedomriders/