The Moth

I Want To Be A Freedom Rider

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Sala Udin, a Freedom Rider, is captured by the Mississippi Highway Patrol and almost loses his life.

Tags Black history Civil Rights Activism Race Adversity Black culture Violence Rebellion Politics Work Historical Moving Dramatic Mature content Serious Tragic Bittersweet

Storyteller

Sala Udin

Featured on

A Divorcee, A Freedom Rider, and New Mother

Recorded Date

June 21, 2012

“I will fight racism and injustice for the rest of my life.”

Photo by Sarah Stacke
Sala Udin

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