Why did Hrabowski join the Children’s Crusade in Birmingham? What was the most important lesson that he learned?

Freeman Hrabowski joined the Children's Crusade in Birmingham in 1963 because he believed in the importance of civil rights and equality for all individuals, regardless of race. He joined thousands of other young people in protest against racial segregation and discrimination in the city.

The most important lesson that Hrabowski learned from his participation in the Children's Crusade was the power of collective action and the importance of standing up for what is right. He saw how ordinary individuals, including young people, could make a difference by coming together and speaking out against injustice. This experience helped shape his future activism and commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in education and society as a whole.