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Pbs: American Experience: Freedom Riders

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PBS collects and summarizes the stories of the freedom riders, who, in 1961, challenged segregation in the American South. Includes video clips from the documentary, interactive timeline of key locations and events, biographical snapshots of the people involved, and analysis of the issues that fueled the protest. Also includes videos and blogs of the college students who restaged the rides in 2011.

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)