This Day Reverse Freedom Rides (1962)
Apr 11, 2023
In this episode, the hosts discuss the racist 'reverse freedom rides' in 1962, where ads were placed offering one-way bus rides for Black southerners to northern cities. They explore the class difference within the Citizens Council and their failed scheme. The deliberate tactics behind the reverse freedom rides are examined, along with the disappointing reality for the migrants. The podcast also delves into the cruel behavior of politicians in 1960s Louisiana and the political consequences of their actions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Class Difference in the Klan and the Citizens Council's Failed Scheme
03:39 • 3min
The Strategy and Cruelty of the Reverse Freedom Rides in 1962
06:44 • 6min
The Disappointing Reality of the Reverse Freedom Rides
12:18 • 2min
Cruel Behavior in 1960s Louisiana State Politics and its Political Consequences
14:33 • 3min