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

The Freedom Riders and Me

by Barbara Collins Bowie

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

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The Freedom Riders and Me: Barbara Collins Bowie

Original Air Date

Aug 22, 2017

Location

New York City, New York

Recorded

Jun 22, 2017

Duration

11:48

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Extras From This Story

Photo Gallery of Barbara's work through the Dr. Bowie Foundation.

"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.

Host CJ Hunt's GQ piece about his experience in Charlottesville.