Backstage with the Freedom Riders

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Some of the key players in the Freedom Riders movement share the change that they want to see in the world. Don't miss their inspiring words for young activists who want to make a difference today.

Congressman John Lewis

Diane Nash

Jim Zwerg

John Seigenthaler

From The Oprah Winfrey Show Oprah Honors American Heroes: The Freedom Riders Reunite 50 Years Later

Published on May 01, 2011

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