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Interview with Joan Browning: Reflecting on the Freedom Rides’ Impact

In 1961, Joan Browning, a white Freedom Rider, joined Black activists on interstate buses to challenge segregation laws, facing arrest and violence. This act of courage highlighted the deep-rooted racial injustices and paved the way for substantial civil rights progress, including the Voting Rights Act, which, despite recent setbacks, remains a critical milestone in the fight for equality.