1.1K views · 15 reactions | On May 14, 1961, a group of Freedom Riders riding a bus across the U.S. to protest segregation were violently attacked by a white mob while attempting to pass through Alabama. Charles Person was one of those Freedom Riders. Hear his perspective on what happened that day, and why he now faces his attackers with forgiveness. bit.ly/2NCQfdA | CBS 42 | Facebook

28K views · 133 reactions | The 1965 Freedom Ride served as an inspiration for, and a precursor to, the 1967 Referendum, where Australia overwhelmingly voted to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the census. This was an initial step towards Indigenous Australians enjoying the same rights and protections as all others. Sadly, this clip highlights the hostility during a visit to Walgett, NSW. #WalkingTogether | ABC Australia | Facebook