American Freedom Rides

The Freedom Rides were a series of civil rights protests in the early 1960s where interracial groups traveled on buses through the southern United States. Aimed at challenging segregated transportation, riders intentionally used facilities designated for white people. They faced violence and arrests, drawing national attention to racial discrimination and injustice. Organized by civil rights activists, the Rides were crucial in highlighting the need for desegregation, ultimately contributing to the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The courageous efforts of the Freedom Riders demonstrated the commitment to achieving equality and played a significant role in the broader civil rights movement.