1965 Freedom Ride

The 1965 Freedom Ride was a civil rights protest where activists traveled by bus across the American South to challenge racial segregation, especially in interstate transportation. Despite legal rulings banning segregation on buses and terminals, many locations still enforced discriminatory practices. The riders aimed to test and promote compliance with these laws, facing violence and hostility along the way. Their efforts drew national attention to ongoing segregation, helping to pressure authorities to enforce civil rights legislation and promote racial equality.