write a 3-5 sentence description of the event. Please include the date/ year it happened. Be detailed and USE YOUR OWD WORDS. (parenthetical citation of source you used to get this info)
The Freedom Rides of 1961 were a series of bus trips organized by civil rights activists to challenge segregation laws in the Southern United States. Throughout the spring and summer of 1961, groups of both black and white riders traveled together on interstate buses, facing violence and arrest in their quest for integration. These rides highlighted the pervasive racism and discrimination that existed in the South, ultimately leading to a Supreme Court decision that outlawed segregation in interstate bus travel. The bravery and determination of the Freedom Riders paved the way for future civil rights activism and helped bring about greater equality and justice in America. (history.com)
