In 1961, men and women of all ages, races and cultures joined together to stand up for equality and alter the course of history. Oprah reunites 178 of these brave Americans—the Freedom Riders—50 years later.

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Freedom Riders 101

Explore the Issues

Jim Crow laws, the Cold War...learn more about issues facing America during the Freedom Ride movement.
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The Journey to Freedom

From Washington, D.C., to the Deep South, find out what happened along the original routes.
The ride begins now »

Movement Leaders

Meet seven of the major players involved in the 1961 Freedom Rides.
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"What is wrong with the world today? What can we do to change it?"

Then and Now

Hundreds of Freedom Riders were arrested and imprisoned in Mississippi. Look back at 15 moving mug shots. Plus, find out what Riders did after their release in this excerpt from Breach of Peace. Portraits of courage »

Celebrating Freedom Riders

Discover why Oprah wanted to use one of her last shows to discuss this historic topic.
What the rides mean to her »

Stanley Nelson, director of the documentary Freedom Riders, shares the traits that all Freedom Riders share. Plus, how he defines courage. Watch the video »

Why one historian dedicated 10 years of his life to writing about the Freedom Rides.
Meet Raymond Arsenault »

Artist Charlotta Janssen reveals the inspiration for her striking Freedom Riders portraits.
Watch her paintings come to life »