Arsenault, Raymond.

Freedom riders : 1961 and the struggle for racial justice / Raymond Arsenault. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2006. - xii, 690 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. - Pivotal moments in American history .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [653]-679) and index.

You don't have to ride Jim Crow -- Beside the weary road -- Hallelujah! I'm a-travelin' -- Alabama bound -- Get on board, little children -- If you miss me from the back of the bus -- Freedom's coming and it won't be long -- Make me a captive, Lord -- Ain't gonna let no jail house turn me 'round -- Woke up this morning with my mind on freedom -- O, freedom -- Epilogue : glory bound -- Appendix : roster of freedom riders.

0195136748 (alk. paper)

2005018108


African American civil rights workers--History--20th century.
Civil rights workers--History--United States--20th century.
African Americans--Segregation--History--Southern States--20th century.
Segregation in transportation--History--Southern States--20th century.
African Americans--Civil rights--History--Southern States--20th century.
Civil rights movements--History--Southern States--20th century.


Southern States--Race relations--History--20th century.

E185.61 / .A69 2006

323/.0975/09046