Mississippi was the last stop for most Freedom Riders. Upon arriving in Jackson, hundreds were locked up in prison. In this excerpt from Breach of Peace, Riders' moving mug shots and recent portraits tell a different side of the story. Then and now »
Memories of the Movement
After the show, Diane Nash, John Lewis, Jim Zwerg and John Seigenthaler share ways we can make a difference in the world. Watch now »
Mississippi prison guards tried to make Freedom Riders miserable, but singing kept their spirits alive. Watch a rousing re-enactment »
People of all ages and races risked their lives to fight injustice. Now, Riders reveal what inspired their courage. Find out »
In 1961, a little girl defied the Klan. Watch as a Freedom Rider reconnects with this "little angel." The emotional reunion »
The cameras keep rolling as Diane Nash shares what Americans can learn from the Freedom Rides and more. Exclusive clip »
Get an exclusive, first-hand account of what prison life was like for hundreds of Freedom Riders. The summer of 1961 »
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