Freedom Riders

The story of the 1961 Freedom Rides through America's Deep South for Civil Rights.

Student Freedom Rider Anna Nutter describes her personal feelings about non-violence.

An introductory video to Lu-Anne Haukaas Lopez, one of the forty Student Freedom Riders participating in the 2011 Student Freedom Ride. From May 6-16, college students will join original Freedom Riders in retracing the 1961 Rides from Washington, DC to New Orleans, LA.

Jayanni Webster asks her fellow Student Freedom Riders what are their greatest passions.

In this photo slideshow, Davy Knittle asks his fellow Student Freedom Riders where their courage comes from.

Student Freedom Rider Rachael DeMarce places her name on the Wall of Tolerance at the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, AL.

American Experience Invites college students to "Get on the Bus." Be one of 40 college students to join original Freedom Riders in retracing the 1961 Rides.

Benjameen Quarless describes three things he has learned on the 2011 Student Freedom Ride.

2011 Student Freedom Rider Will Dale reflects on the last few days of the ride.

Student Freedom Rider Meghna Chandra shares some of her favorite moments from Day 8 of the 2011 Ride.

Karl Kumodzi shows the enthusiastic welcome received by the 2011 Student Freedom Ride in New Orleans on the final day of the ride.

Student Freedom Rider JoyEllen Freeman interviews Montgomery, AL native Stephanie Burton.