Start of Freedom rides anti-racism campaign

Historical Context Note

Lucas Paul Richert (University of Saskatchewan)
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’Freedom Rides’ organized to defy Southern segregation laws, instigate racial riots. Freedom rides were initiated and launched from Washington, D.C., to protest segregation in interstate commerce.

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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "Start of Freedom rides anti-racism campaign". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 October 2008 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=3364, accessed 28 March 2024.]

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