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American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1, Interview with Bernard Lafayette, Jr., 1 of 3
directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 30 mins
Bernard Lafayette, Jr. was part of the Nashville, Tennessee, via Birmingham, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama ride, May 16-20, 1961.
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directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 30 mins
Description
Bernard Lafayette, Jr. was part of the Nashville, Tennessee, via Birmingham, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama ride, May 16-20, 1961.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Stanley Nelson, 1955-, Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Stanley Nelson, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2010, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Freedom Riders
Person Discussed
Rev. Bernard Lafayette, Jr., 1940-, John Lewis, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Social movements, Nonviolence, Political demonstrations, Segregation, Travel, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, Freedom Rides, U.S. South, 1961, Political and Social Movements, Race and Gender, War and Violence, The Sixties (1960–1974), African Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1, Interview with C. T. Vivian, 1 of 2
directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017 and Stanley Nelson, 1955-, American Experience Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 29 mins
Cordy T. (C.T.) Vivian, Minister of Community Church, participated in the Freedom Rides on the Montgomery, Alabama to Jackson, Mississippi (Trailways) ride, May 24, 1961.
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directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017 and Stanley Nelson, 1955-, American Experience Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 29 mins
Description
Cordy T. (C.T.) Vivian, Minister of Community Church, participated in the Freedom Rides on the Montgomery, Alabama to Jackson, Mississippi (Trailways) ride, May 24, 1961.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, Stanley Nelson, 1955-, American Experience Films, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Stanley Nelson, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2010, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Freedom Riders
Person Discussed
Cordy Tindell Vivian, 1924-, James L. Farmer, 1920-1999, Diane Nash, 1938-
Topic / Theme
Travel, Social movements, Nonviolence, Race discrimination, Freedom Rides, U.S. South, 1961, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, Race and Gender, The Sixties (1960–1974), African Americans, Americans
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American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1, Interview with Delores Boyd, 1 of 2
directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Boston and American Experience Films; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 9 mins
Delores Boyd was 11 when she went to the meeting of Freedom Riders at the First Baptist Church, Montgomery.
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directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Boston and American Experience Films; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 9 mins
Description
Delores Boyd was 11 when she went to the meeting of Freedom Riders at the First Baptist Church, Montgomery.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Stanley Nelson, 1955-, Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Boston, American Experience Films
Author / Creator
Stanley Nelson, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2010, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Freedom Riders
Person Discussed
Delores Boyd, 1950-
Topic / Theme
Social movements, Segregation, Black community, Church services, Civil rights, Community events, Freedom Rides, U.S. South, 1961, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, Political and Social Movements, Race and Gender, War and Violence, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1, Interview with Diane Nash, 1 of 3
directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films and Firelight Media; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 31 mins
Diane Nash was a student at Fisk University and a coordinator for the Nashville Freedom Riders.
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directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films and Firelight Media; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 31 mins
Description
Diane Nash was a student at Fisk University and a coordinator for the Nashville Freedom Riders.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Stanley Nelson, 1955-, Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films, Firelight Media
Author / Creator
Stanley Nelson, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2010, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Freedom Riders
Person Discussed
Diane Nash, 1938-, John Lewis, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Prejudice, Segregation, Social movements, Nonviolence, Civil rights, Freedom Rides, U.S. South, 1961, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, Race and Gender, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, The Sixties (1960–1974), Americans, African Americans
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American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1, Interview with E.L. "Lanny" Crane, 1 of 2
directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Boston and American Experience Films; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 15 mins
Montgomery Resident Sellers residence. E.L. "Lanny" Crane grew up in Alabama and lived in Montgomery at the time of the Freedom Riders stop.
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directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Boston and American Experience Films; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 15 mins
Description
Montgomery Resident Sellers residence. E.L. "Lanny" Crane grew up in Alabama and lived in Montgomery at the time of the Freedom Riders stop.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Stanley Nelson, 1955-, Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Boston, American Experience Films
Author / Creator
Stanley Nelson, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2010, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Freedom Riders
Person Discussed
E. L. Crane, 1937-
Topic / Theme
Social movements, Violence, Race relations, Freedom Rides, U.S. South, 1961, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, Race and Gender, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, The Sixties (1960–1974), African Americans, Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1, Interview with Frederick Leonard, 1 of 2
directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 10 mins
Frederick Leonard was a student at Tennessee State University on the Nashville, Tennessee, via Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi (Greyhound) ride, May 28, 1961.
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directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 10 mins
Description
Frederick Leonard was a student at Tennessee State University on the Nashville, Tennessee, via Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi (Greyhound) ride, May 28, 1961.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Stanley Nelson, 1955-, Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Stanley Nelson, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2010, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Freedom Riders
Person Discussed
Frederick Leonard, 1940-, Rev. Bernard Lafayette, Jr., 1940-
Topic / Theme
Social movements, Segregation, Nonviolence, Violence, Political demonstrations, Freedom Rides, U.S. South, 1961, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, Race and Gender, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, The Sixties (1960–1974), Americans, African Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1, Interview with Genevieve Hughes Houghton, 1 of 3
directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017 and Stanley Nelson, 1955-, American Experience Films and Firelight Media; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 31 mins
Genevieve Hughes Houghton was CORE field secretary on the CORE Freedom Ride May 4-17, 1961.
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directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017 and Stanley Nelson, 1955-, American Experience Films and Firelight Media; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 31 mins
Description
Genevieve Hughes Houghton was CORE field secretary on the CORE Freedom Ride May 4-17, 1961.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, Stanley Nelson, 1955-, American Experience Films, Firelight Media
Author / Creator
Stanley Nelson, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2010, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Freedom Riders
Person Discussed
Genevieve Hughes Houghton, 1932-2012, John Lewis, 1940-, James L. Farmer, 1920-1999
Topic / Theme
Violence, Segregation, Social movements, Civil rights, Travel, Freedom Rides, U.S. South, 1961, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, Race and Gender, The Sixties (1960–1974), African Americans, Americans
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American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1, Interview with George Houser, 1 of 2
directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Boston and American Experience Films; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 30 mins
George Houser was CORE executive secretary and participated in the Journey of Reconciliation, April 9-23, 1947.
Sample
directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Boston and American Experience Films; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 30 mins
Description
George Houser was CORE executive secretary and participated in the Journey of Reconciliation, April 9-23, 1947.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Stanley Nelson, 1955-, Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Boston, American Experience Films
Author / Creator
Stanley Nelson, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2010, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Freedom Riders
Person Discussed
George Houser, 1916-2015, Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948, Irene Morgan, 1917-2007
Topic / Theme
Race discrimination, Travel, Civil rights, Nonviolence, Political demonstrations, Social activism and activists, Journey of Reconciliation, Durham, NC, April 9–23, 1947, Freedom Rides, U.S. South, 1961, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, Morgan v. Virginia, Supreme Court Decision, U.S., 1946, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Race and Gender, The Sixties (1960–1974), African Am...
Race discrimination, Travel, Civil rights, Nonviolence, Political demonstrations, Social activism and activists, Journey of Reconciliation, Durham, NC, April 9–23, 1947, Freedom Rides, U.S. South, 1961, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, Morgan v. Virginia, Supreme Court Decision, U.S., 1946, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Race and Gender, The Sixties (1960–1974), African Americans, Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1, Interview with James Lawson, 1 of 4
directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 23 mins
James Lawson was a Methodist minister; graduate student at Vanderbilt University on the Montgomery, Alabama to Jackson, Mississippi (Trailways) ride. May 24, 1961
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directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films and WGBH Boston; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 23 mins
Description
James Lawson was a Methodist minister; graduate student at Vanderbilt University on the Montgomery, Alabama to Jackson, Mississippi (Trailways) ride. May 24, 1961
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Stanley Nelson, 1955-, Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, American Experience Films, WGBH Boston
Author / Creator
Stanley Nelson, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2010, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Freedom Riders
Person Discussed
James Lawson, Jr., 1928-, Martin Luther King, Jr., 1929-1968, Howard Thurman, 1899-1981, Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948
Topic / Theme
Social movements, Political demonstrations, Segregation, Violence, Racism, Nonviolence, Freedom Rides, U.S. South, 1961, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, Montgomery Bus Boycott, Montgomery, AL, December 1955, Race and Gender, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, The Sixties (1960–1974), African Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1, Interview with Janie Forsyth McKinney, 1 of 2
directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Boston and American Experience Films; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 13 mins
This video contains an interview with Janie Forsyth McKinney, who was twelve years old when the Freedom Riders came through her hometown of Anniston, Alabama, on May 14, 1961.
Sample
directed by Stanley Nelson, 1955-; produced by Stanley Nelson, 1955- and Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Boston and American Experience Films; interview by Stanley Nelson, 1955-, in American Experience: Freedom Riders, Part 1 (Boston, MA: WGBH Educational Foundation, 2017), 13 mins
Description
This video contains an interview with Janie Forsyth McKinney, who was twelve years old when the Freedom Riders came through her hometown of Anniston, Alabama, on May 14, 1961.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Stanley Nelson, 1955-, Laurens Grant, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Boston, American Experience Films
Author / Creator
Stanley Nelson, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2010, 2017
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
Series
American Experience: Freedom Riders
Person Discussed
Janie Forsyth McKinney, 1949-
Topic / Theme
Long Civil Rights Movement, United States, Social movements, Social activism and activists, Segregation, Race relations, Racism, Political violence, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, Freedom Rides, U.S. South, 1961, Race and Gender, Political and Social Movements, History, Politics & Policy, The Sixties (1960–1974), Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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