Day 2: Tariq Meyers
Student rider Tariq Meyers draws a parallel between the 2011 Riders, the 1961 Freedom Riders and the story of Jacob.
Day 2: Marshall Houston
2011 Student Freedom Rider Marshall Houston asks himself: What is my identity? What are my beliefs? And what are my actions?
Day 2: Sarah Cheshire
Sarah Cheshire asks, For you and for our generation, what does the concept of enacting social change mean?
Day 2: Mother's Day Recollections
On Mothers Day, student rider Rajlakshmi De talks to original Freedom Rider Helen Singleton about her own mother's role in her life.
Soundtrack for a Revolution
Soundtrack for a Revolution tells the story of the American civil rights movement through its powerful music sung by top artists including John Legend, Joss Stone, Wyclef Jean, and The Roots; riveting archival footage; and interviews with civil rights foot soldiers and leaders, including Congressman John Lewis, Harry Belafonte, Julian Bond, Andrew Young and dozens more.
Day 1: Ryan Price
Ryan Price, 2011 Student Freedom Rider, reads an excerpt from Ray Arsenault's book and talks to his peers.
Day 1: Kaitlyn Whiteside
Kaitlyn Whiteside talks about Day 1 of the 2011 Student Freedom Ride. "One of the things that most struck me today was the absolute passion and unique experience that the other students are bringing to the table."
Student Freedom Ride Day 1: Alicia Skeeter
Alicia Skeeter talks about Day 1 of the 2011 Student Freedom Ride, and her reaction to Diane Nash's statement that lying is institutionalized. "As human beings, we have a right to truth," Skeeter says.
Day 2: From DC to Fredericksburg, VA
Singing Freedom songs, the Student Freedom Riders make their way from Washington, D.C. to Fredericksburg, VA on day two of the 2011 Ride.
Day 1: May Mgbolu
May Mgbolu speaks about the first day of the 2011 Student Freedom Ride: "I hope that this experience will allow me to bring back personal stories, history and inspiration back to my community in Arizona."
Day 1: Carla's
Carla Orendorff asks her 39 fellow student freedom riders: "Why are you getting on the bus?" The answers are shown in her "photo booth of change."
Day 2: Robert Sgrignoli
Robert Sgrignoli shares his perspective on the sendoff for the 2011 Student Freedom Ride in Washington DC and asks for the opinion of his fellow riders.
Day 1: Zilong Wang
Zilong Wang, 2011 Student Freedom Rider, interviews fellow international student Bakhrom Ismoilov on Day 1.
Day 1: Carla Orendorff
Carla Orendorff reflects on Day 1 of the 2011 Student Freedom Ride. Diane Nash's comments on creative citizenship struck her: "I think that we need to find more innovative ways to participate in our society."
Day 1: Stephanie Burton
Stephanie Burton reflects on Day 1 of the 2011 Student Freedom Ride. "Everything that was said just touched my heart and really inspired me to want to do more and to want to be better."
2011 Student Freedom Ride Kickoff
Scenes from Washington DC on May 6, 2011, where the forty student freedom riders meet for the first time and attend a screening of the film Freedom Riders at the Newseum.
Meet Ryan Price
A profile of Ryan Price, one of the 40 student freedom riders participating in the 2011 ride. "There was an article recently that said I broke down stereotypes when I was elected president of my fraternity," says Ryan. "But to me... it was my 109 fraternity brothers who broke down stereotypes when they elected me, just because I'm me and it has nothing to do with my sexual orientation."
Freedom Rider Bernard Lafayette Sings
Freedom Rider Bernard Lafayette, Jr. sings a song before the 2011 Student Freedom Ride begins.
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