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The Freedom Riders and Me - Barbara Bowie

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“This was how we were raised. This was how it was. This was what we accepted. And I didn’t think there was anything that could be done about it.”

Photo by Jason Falchook

A woman finds motivation through the hardships of Jim Crow in Mississippi.

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Aug 22, 2017

New York City, New York

Jun 22, 2017

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"Freedom Riders recount their historic roles" - An article featuring Barbara and other Freedom Riders

Video of Barbara's brother, Jesse, recounting his role as a Freedom Rider.