Watch the video above to learn more about the reasons why Freedom Riders sought for change.
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Freedom Riders 50 Years Later: The Reason
In the spring of 1961, African Americans were hungry for a change in from unequal treatment in every aspect of society. They were joined by whites who believed in their cause enough to die for it. (Produced by Ryon Horne and Angela Tuck/AJC)
