freedom ride

freedom ride

noun
(especially in the 1960s) a bus trip made to parts of the southern U.S. by persons engaging in efforts to integrate racially segregated public facilities.
Also, Freedom Ride.


Origin:
1960–65, Americanism

freedom rider, noun
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