Rebel Spirits: The Young Activists of Freedom Summer

Rebel Spirits

by Lois Ruby

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1080 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	304 pages
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In 1964, a group of courageous young people known as Freedom Riders traveled to Mississippi to challenge the state's segregation laws. Their historic journey inspired countless others to join the fight for civil rights, and their story is told in the powerful new book Rebel Spirits.

Author Lois Ruby spent years interviewing the Freedom Riders, and her book brings their experiences to life. We learn about the challenges they faced, the risks they took, and the impact they had on the Civil Rights Movement.

Rebel Spirits is a moving and inspiring account of one of the most important events in American history. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the struggle for civil rights and the power of young people to make a difference.

The Freedom Riders

The Freedom Riders were a group of about 400 young people, both black and white, who traveled to Mississippi in the summer of 1964 to challenge the state's segregation laws. They rode on buses and trains, and they sat in whites-only restaurants and hotels.

The Freedom Riders faced violence and intimidation from white supremacists. They were beaten, arrested, and even murdered. But they refused to give up. They continued to ride, and they inspired others to join the fight for civil rights.

The Impact of the Freedom Riders

The Freedom Rides were a major turning point in the Civil Rights Movement. They helped to raise awareness of the brutality of segregation and they inspired countless others to join the fight for equality.

The Freedom Riders also helped to desegregate public transportation in the United States. In 1965, the Supreme Court ruled that segregation on buses and trains was unconstitutional. This ruling was a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement, and it would not have been possible without the courage of the Freedom Riders.

Rebel Spirits

Lois Ruby's book Rebel Spirits is a moving and inspiring account of the Freedom Rides. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the struggle for civil rights and the power of young people to make a difference.

Rebel Spirits is available now from all major booksellers.

Rebel Spirits

by Lois Ruby

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1080 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	304 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE