Podcasts about Freedom Riders

Join Executive Producer Geoff Brown, creator Chris Zimmerman, and cast members, Elise Oakes and Violet Sharp, from Ride to Freedom for a behind the scenes conversation about the making of Season 6 of I Witness. From researching the Freedom Riders to bringing these historical figures to life, the team reflects on the story, the challenges, and the moments that left a lasting impact. Go behind the microphone and discover the journey behind the journey.

Kwame Lillard was a Nashville Civil Rights Leader and Freedom Rider who started the African American Cultural Alliance in 1983 because he wanted a place to promote the positive aspects of African culture through music, history, poetry, food, and dance. The organization will host Juneteenth615 at Centennial Park this Friday (June 19) the same place where Lillard and Matthew Walker integrated the pools in 1961.The free, family-friendly event featuring food trucks, music, ultimate kids zone, Nashville Predators will bring their game truck and have activities for kids, and Nashville SC will have a watch party for the FIFA World Cup match between USA versus Australia. FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

1964: The Breaking Point...How a Texas President Helped Reshape American Politics Forever There are years in American history that feel less like moments… and more like fault lines. 1964 was one of them. It was the year the old political order began to crack. Not overnight.Not all at once.But in ways we are still living with today. And at the center of it all stood a Texan. Lyndon B. Johnson Growing up in Texas, Lyndon Johnson was never just another historical figure to some families. People remembered him. In my own family, my great-aunts grew up around Johnson City during the years when Lyndon Johnson was still simply “Lyndon.” Before the presidency. Before Vietnam. Before history turned him into something larger and far more complicated. And that's important to remember. Because Johnson understood Texas.He understood the South.And perhaps more than anyone else in Washington, he understood political power. Especially how to use it. By 1964, America was already under enormous strain. The images coming across television screens were becoming impossible to ignore. Black students being screamed at while trying to attend school.Peaceful protesters attacked with dogs and fire hoses.Freedom Riders beaten.Church bombings.Demonstrations erupting across the South. For many Americans, the Civil Rights Movement was becoming not just a regional issue but a moral one. And television changed everything. For the first time in American history, millions of people could witness these confrontations in their living rooms almost as they happened. The country was being forced to look at itself. John F. Kennedy had moved cautiously on civil rights during his presidency. But after Kennedy's assassination in November of 1963, Lyndon Johnson inherited not only the presidency… but the unfinished battle over civil rights legislation. And Johnson knew something many younger Americans today may not fully appreciate: The bill would not pass simply because it was morally right. It would pass only if someone could force it through Congress. And Lyndon Johnson knew Congress better than almost anyone alive. Before becoming president, Johnson had served as Senate Majority Leader. He understood personalities, pressure, favors, intimidation, timing, all the invisible machinery of power. Historians would later call it “The Johnson Treatment.” He could flatter you.Threaten you.Charm you.Corner you.Convince you. Sometimes all within the same conversation. And in 1964, Johnson unleashed that political machinery behind what became the: Civil Rights Act Today, most Americans remember the Civil Rights Act as inevitable. It wasn't. The legislation faced fierce opposition, especially from Southern Democrats who viewed it as federal overreach into state affairs and Southern society. For decades, many Southern politicians had held enormous power in Congress. Committee chairmanships. Senate influence. Institutional seniority. But the country was changing. And Johnson understood that history was moving whether Congress wanted it to or not. So he pushed. Hard. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed segregation in public accommodations and prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Supporters viewed it as one of the most important moral and constitutional advances in modern American history. Opponents viewed it as a dangerous expansion of federal authority. And beneath the political arguments, something deeper was beginning to happen. The old Democratic coalition, the one that had held together since the days of Franklin D. Roosevelt, was beginning to fracture. Then came the election of 1964. And this is where the political story becomes truly fascinating. The Republican nominee that year was: Barry Goldwater Goldwater was a conservative from Arizona. He opposed the Civil Rights Act, not necessarily because he supported segregation, but because he argued parts of the law violated constitutional limits on federal power. That distinction mattered to Goldwater. But politically, something much larger was unfolding. Goldwater lost the election badly nationwide. Lyndon Johnson crushed him at the national level. But then something unexpected happened. Goldwater carried several Deep South states. States that had been Democratic strongholds for generations. For many observers at the time, it looked strange. Temporary, even. But in hindsight, historians now recognize it as one of the first major warning signs that the political map of the South was beginning to change. Slowly. Unevenly. But undeniably. Now, none of this happened in a single election. The South did not suddenly wake up Republican in 1964. That transformation would take decades. Many Southern Democrats remained loyal to the party well into the 1970s and even the 1980s. Local courthouse politics, state offices, and regional traditions still mattered enormously. But the foundation had shifted. The old alliances were weakening. And the issues reshaping American politics were no longer simply economic. Increasingly, they were becoming cultural. Constitutional. Regional. Moral. And perhaps no one understood the price of what had happened better than Lyndon Johnson himself. According to one famous account, after signing the Civil Rights Act, Johnson reportedly told an aide: “We have lost the South for a generation.” Whether the quote is perfectly remembered or not, the political reality behind it proved remarkably accurate. The transformation had begun. In the next chapter of this story, we move into one of the most chaotic years in modern American history:   Assassinations.Protests.Riots.The Democratic Convention in Chicago.And the rise of a new political message that would reshape conservative politics for decades to come: “Law and order.” And once again… Texas and the South would stand near the center of the storm. Join me on BlueSky or Instagram Talk to me

DOWNLOAD KEYNOTE SLIDES BRIEF SUMMARY: In Rooted & Grounded, Part Two: The Power Working Within, Pastor Bryan Hudson teaches from Ephesians 3:14–21 that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think because His power is working within believers. Being rooted and grounded in love gives us stability, while God's inner power gives us strength, confidence, and responsibility. The sermon emphasizes that believers are not powerless, even when they feel weak or overwhelmed. God's power within us gives us agency—the ability to act, choose, make decisions, resist oppression, and make a difference. Pastor Hudson connects this spiritual truth to personal life, ministry, history, and justice, showing that God's power is not only for personal blessing but also for serving others and impacting systems. The main message is: God's power within us enables us to live in victory, bless others, and use our God-given agency to make a difference in the world. DETAILED SUMMARY Series Title: Rooted & Grounded   Part Two: The Power Working Within Pastor Bryan Hudson, D.Min. Main Text: Ephesians 3:14–21 Key Verse: Ephesians 3:20,  “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us…”  Central Theme This sermon teaches that God's power is not only above us or around us, but working within us. Pastor Hudson connects Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3 to the believer's personal life, the church's corporate mission, and the broader responsibility to use God-given power to bless others and confront unjust systems. The message moves from personal encouragement to social responsibility. God's power within believers is not merely for feeling better, receiving blessings, or personal success. It is also for agency, dominion, service, courage, justice, and community impact. 1. Review of Part One: Rooted and Grounded Pastor Hudson begins by reviewing the first part of the series. He explains that the phrase “rooted and grounded”combines two images: Rooted is an agricultural term. It pictures a tree planted deeply in soil, drawing life, nourishment, and stability from its roots. Grounded is an architectural term. It pictures a building resting on a strong foundation. The point is clear: There is no growth without roots, and there is no structure without foundation. Believers must be rooted in God's love and grounded on a solid spiritual foundation. This foundation prepares them to understand and experience the power of God working within them. 2. Paul's Prayer in Ephesians 3 The sermon centers on Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14–21. Pastor Hudson highlights the major blessings Paul prays for: The believer is strengthened with might through the Holy Spirit in the inner person. Christ dwells in the heart by faith. The believer is rooted and grounded in love. The saints are able to comprehend the width, length, depth, and height of Christ's love. They come to know the love of Christ, which surpasses knowledge. They are filled with all the fullness of God. Then Paul reaches the powerful conclusion: “Now to Him who is able…” Pastor Hudson emphasizes that the words “He is able” summarize the confidence of the passage. God is able to do what we cannot do. He is able to work beyond human weakness, limited resources, opposition, uncertainty, and difficult circumstances. 3. God's Ability Works Through God's Power in Us A major point of the sermon is that God's ability is not disconnected from believers. God does exceedingly abundantly above what we ask or think according to the power that works in us. This means God's power is not only external. It operates internally through believers. Pastor Hudson stresses that life contains situations, circumstances, opportunities, and uncertainties. In all of these, believers need the mindset that God is able. But they must also understand that God often works through the power He has placed within them. This power is not only for individual comfort. It is for generational impact, ministry, witness, and service. Pastor Hudson uses the example of ministry at a juvenile center, where young men were saved, to show that lives are changed when God's power works through people. 4. God Is Never in a Slump Pastor Hudson uses sports illustrations to explain that people may go through “slumps,” but God never does. He references athletes such as James Harden and Shohei Ohtani to show that gifted people may have seasons when they do not seem to perform at their normal level. Yet the ability remains within them. He applies this spiritually: believers may feel like they are in a slump, but God is never in a slump. The Holy Spirit is never in a slump. The Word of God is never in a slump. Therefore, when believers feel weak, stuck, or discouraged, the issue is not that God's power has disappeared. The issue is learning how to reconnect with, believe in, and act according to what God has already placed within them. 5. The Meaning of “Power”: Dunamis Pastor Hudson explains that the Greek word for power in the New Testament is dunamis. He connects it to the idea of dynamite, noting that it refers to inherent ability, force, or capacity. This power is not merely emotional excitement. It is the power residing in something by virtue of its nature. For believers, this means God has placed real spiritual capacity within them. The sermon emphasizes that believers should not speak against what God has placed inside them. Even when they do not feel powerful, they should agree with God's Word. Pastor Hudson says believers should not primarily ask, “How do I feel?” Instead, they should ask, “What do I believe?” Faith-filled speech matters because people hear their own words. What believers say can either strengthen or weaken their faith. 6. Powerlessness Is a Feeling, Not the Truth Pastor Hudson identifies one of the worst feelings people can have: the feeling of powerlessness. However, he warns that feelings are data, not final truth. A person may feel powerless, but that does not mean they are powerless. He refers to 2 Corinthians 2:10–11, where Paul says believers are not ignorant of Satan's devices. Pastor Hudson applies this principle by teaching that one of Satan's devices is to make people feel powerless. The enemy wants believers to accept the idea that they cannot act, decide, resist, speak, move, or make a difference. But this is deception. The believer must reject the lie of powerlessness because God's power is working within. 7. Agency: A Key Concept in the Sermon A central concept in the sermon is agency. Pastor Hudson defines agency as the ability or power to act, make decisions, choose, make things happen, and influence one's life and environment rather than being controlled by others or circumstances. He teaches that agency is part of being made in the image of God. The closest biblical concept to agency, he says, is dominion. Using Genesis 1:26–27, he explains that God gave humanity dominion over creation. However, he makes an important distinction: God did not give people dominion over other people. Agency means believers have responsibility before God to act faithfully. It does not mean controlling others. 8. The Loss of Agency as a Strategy of Oppression Pastor Hudson teaches that one of the enemy's strategies is to remove people's sense of agency. He shares personally that there have been times when he felt beat down, disrespected, or overwhelmed to the point that he began looking for others to tell him what to do. In those moments, he recognized that the enemy had tried to convince him he no longer had agency. He recalls his mother's counseling approach: after talking with someone, she would ask, “Now, what are you going to do?” That question restores responsibility. Counseling, advice, prayer, and encouragement are valuable, but the person must eventually act. Agency requires decision and action. 9. Agency and the Founding of the United States The sermon then moves into a civics and history application. Pastor Hudson notes that the United States is approaching the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the nation. He warns that people will hear many romanticized and fabricated versions of American history. He urges listeners to value the full truth, not only the polished narrative. He says the founding of the United States was rooted in agency because the colonists rebelled against the repressive reign of King George III. They resisted taxation, lack of representation, and oppressive control. The nation was founded through rebellion against repression. That was an exercise of agency. However, Pastor Hudson then exposes the contradiction: while the founders exercised agency for themselves, they denied agency to enslaved Africans. 10. The Contradiction of Liberty and Slavery Pastor Hudson highlights the contradiction between the language of liberty in America's founding documents and the reality of slavery. He references the population of the colonies around the founding, noting that a significant number of people were enslaved. He also mentions the 1790 census, which counted millions of people in the new nation, including hundreds of thousands of enslaved people. The point is not merely historical. It is theological and moral. The founders spoke of liberty, justice, domestic tranquility, and the blessings of freedom, but enslaved people were excluded from those promises. Pastor Hudson asks: if the nation was truly founded on Christianity and the Bible, why were so many people kept enslaved? He argues that the nation had brilliant founders and a remarkable Constitution, but the full history must be told honestly. 11. The United States Was Not Founded as a Christian Government Pastor Hudson references the 1797 Treaty of Tripoli, signed during the presidency of John Adams, which stated that the government of the United States was not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion. His point is that while many founders respected Christianity and some were Christian, the government itself was designed to be secular, not a church-state system. He argues that the founders understood the danger of religious power being fused with government power, as had happened under monarchy in England. This section supports his broader theme: people must know the truth, reject idolatry, and exercise agency wisely. 12. Civil Rights as an Example of Agency Pastor Hudson then connects agency to the Civil Rights Movement. He references the Freedom Riders of 1961, including young Black and white activists who rode buses together into the South to protest segregation. They knowingly entered dangerous situations because they believed segregation was wrong. He mentions that the buses were attacked and firebombed, yet the Freedom Riders demonstrated agency by standing up to injustice. He also references Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech, especially the image of coming to the nation's capital to “cash a check.” King used the words of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence to demand that America honor its promises. This is presented as agency in action: knowing what belongs to you, standing on truth, and acting for justice. 13. God's Power Within Is Agency Pastor Hudson brings the sermon back to Ephesians 3:20 by saying: God's power within is agency. The power working in believers is not passive. It enables them to stand up, speak out, help people, challenge the status quo, and use their lives to make a difference. This power is not only about personal victory. It is about responsibility. Believers are called to use their agency to empower others. 14. Responsibility to Bless Others The sermon closes with several scriptures that emphasize responsibility, service, and good works. Pastor Hudson cites Jeremiah 29:7, where God tells His people to seek the peace of the city where they have been carried. He explains that peace means more than the absence of conflict. It includes completeness, welfare, soundness, and making a difference where one lives. He also cites Acts 20:35, where Paul reminds believers to support the weak and remember Jesus' words: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” He references Titus 3:14, which teaches believers to maintain good works and meet urgent needs so they will not be unfruitful. Finally, he cites Galatians 6:10, which says that as believers have opportunity, they should do good to all, especially those of the household of faith. The sermon ends by calling believers to use their agency and dominion to honor God by blessing others. Main Takeaways The believer is rooted and grounded in love, but also empowered for action. God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think. God's power works within believers, not only around them. Feelings of powerlessness are not the truth. Agency is part of being made in the image of God. Dominion does not mean controlling people; it means acting responsibly under God. The enemy tries to remove people's sense of agency. Oppressive systems often function by denying agency to others. Believers must use God's power within them to bless others, seek justice, meet needs, and impact systems. The blessing of God comes with responsibility.   Concise Sermon Thesis Because believers are rooted and grounded in God's love, they carry God's power within them. That power gives them agency—the God-given ability to act, choose, serve, resist oppression, bless others, and make a difference in their generation.

Am 14. Mai 1961 wurden die ersten „Freedom Riders” in den USA beinahe lebendig verbrannt. Zwei ihrer Busse wurden von einem Mob aus Rassisten und Ku-Klux-Klan-Mitgliedern umzingelt. Doch der Mut zahlte sich schließlich aus. Finck, Almut www.deutschlandfunk.de, Kalenderblatt

Built the Movement. Did It Build Power? | ft. Deric GilliardDid the Civil Rights Movement actually redistribute power in America — or just expand access without changing who holds it?In this episode of We Vote Too, we sit down with author, historian, and former federal advisor Deric Gilliard to break down the real impact of the Civil Rights Movement and what it means for democracy today.From the Freedom Riders to federal policy, this conversation connects history to the present — exploring how movements shape institutions, and whether those institutions truly serve the people.

This Day in Legal History: Freedom RidersOn May 4, 1961, the first Freedom Riders left Washington, D.C., by bus for New Orleans, beginning a direct challenge to segregation in interstate travel. The riders were an interracial group organized by the Congress of Racial Equality, and they set out to test whether Southern states and private carriers would follow federal law. The Supreme Court had already made clear in cases such as Boynton v. Virginia that segregation in facilities connected to interstate bus travel was unconstitutional. But in much of the South, those rulings existed more on paper than in practice. Bus stations, waiting rooms, lunch counters, and restrooms remained divided by race, often with the cooperation or indifference of local officials.The Freedom Riders deliberately entered that space between legal doctrine and daily reality. By riding together, sitting together, and using facilities marked for white and Black passengers, they forced the country to confront the failure of enforcement. Their journey showed that a constitutional right means little when states, businesses, and police can ignore it without consequence. The riders were met with arrests, intimidation, and mob violence, making the legal stakes impossible for federal officials to avoid. Their campaign placed pressure on the Kennedy administration and the Interstate Commerce Commission to act more forcefully.Later in 1961, federal regulators issued rules requiring the desegregation of interstate bus and rail facilities and the removal of segregation signs. The Freedom Rides therefore became more than a protest against Jim Crow transportation rules. They became a test of whether federal constitutional law could overcome local resistance. May 4 stands as the date when a small group of riders exposed the difference between winning rights in court and making those rights real in public life.New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez won a major jury verdict against Meta in March, with jurors ordering the company to pay $375 million over claims that it concealed the harms Instagram and Facebook pose to minors and failed to protect young users from sexual exploitation, bullying, and harmful content. The next stage of the case is a bench trial before Judge Bryan Biedscheid, where the state will seek court-ordered changes to Meta's platforms and argue that the company's apps amount to a public nuisance. New Mexico is asking for a wide range of remedies, including safety warnings, stronger detection of child sexual abuse material, limits on teen usage, removal of infinite scroll, hidden like counts, restrictions on AI chatbot interactions with minors, and appointment of a child safety monitor. Meta argues that these requests are sweeping, technically unrealistic, and would effectively require a different version of Instagram to operate in New Mexico. The company also says some requested remedies, such as warning labels about teen mental health harms, would violate the First Amendment by compelling speech.Legal experts say the injunction phase may be even more significant than the damages award because it could reshape how digital platforms are designed and regulated. They also note that the case raises difficult questions about whether public nuisance law is an appropriate way to address alleged harms from social media platforms. The judge declined to delay the second phase, saying the evidence from the jury trial remains fresh and will help him evaluate the requested relief. The state argues the trial should be more streamlined than the first phase and says Meta cannot claim surprise over the public nuisance theory. Meta maintains that New Mexico is wrongly focusing on one platform while ignoring the many other apps teens use, and says the proposed mandates would interfere with parental rights and free expression.What To Watch For As Meta Stares Down NM Injunction Trial - Law360 UKThe Department of Defense announced new agreements with several major technology companies to bring their artificial intelligence tools into classified military network environments. The deals involve companies including Nvidia, Google, SpaceX, Reflection, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services, and are meant to support lawful operational use of AI at high security levels. The Pentagon framed the move as part of a broader effort to make the U.S. military more AI-centered and to help service members make faster and better decisions across different areas of conflict.The announcement also emphasized that the department does not want to rely on only one AI company or model. Instead, it plans to offer access to a range of AI systems so it can preserve flexibility and avoid becoming dependent on a single vendor. Anthropic was not included in the new agreements, which is significant because the company is currently in litigation after the Pentagon labeled it a supply chain risk to national security. OpenAI had previously reached its own agreement with the Defense Department for use in classified settings and reportedly asked the department to include other AI companies as well.The Pentagon also said more than 1.3 million personnel have used its official AI platform, GenAI.mil. Amazon Web Services said it has long supported military technology needs and says it will continue helping the department modernize its systems.Pentagon Reaches AI Deals For Classified Network Use - Law360A federal appeals court temporarily blocked a 2023 FDA rule that allowed mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortion, to be dispensed by mail rather than in person. The unanimous decision came from a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit, which said Louisiana was likely to succeed in its challenge to the Biden-era rule. The ruling is not final, but it immediately narrows access to mifepristone, especially for patients in states that have banned or sharply restricted abortion.Louisiana argued that the FDA failed to adequately consider safety risks when it removed the in-person dispensing requirement. The Biden administration had defended the rule by pointing to evidence that mifepristone is safe and effective, with serious adverse events occurring in fewer than 1% of patients. Abortion rights advocates warned that restoring in-person dispensing rules would create confusion and make abortion care much harder to obtain. The decision comes amid a broader set of lawsuits over mifepristone, including challenges to the drug's original approval and later FDA rules expanding access.Drugmakers Danco Laboratories and GenBioPro have intervened to defend the FDA's regulation because their businesses depend heavily on mifepristone sales. The case may next go to the full Fifth Circuit or the U.S. Supreme Court. The ruling also intersects with newer fights over telehealth abortion prescriptions and state shield laws protecting providers in states where abortion remains legal.US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs, for now | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

It's Alabama, 1963. A black woman stands before a judge, but she refuses to acknowledge his questions until he addresses her by the same honorific given to white women: “Miss.” That woman's name is Mary Hamilton. Her case eventually reached the Supreme Court and changed the courts, and eventually broader culture, for good. We're revisiting the largely forgotten story of Miss Mary Hamilton, a Freedom Rider who struck a blow against a pervasive form of disrespect.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Norman C. Francis, the New Orleans civil rights leader, businessman, educator and president of Xavier University for nearly half a century, died last week. He was 94. Francis is remembered for his commitment to making the city a better place to live, whether through integration efforts or recovery after Hurricane Katrina. In 2006, then-president George W. Bush  honored him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Patrick Francis, one of Francis' six children, joins us to discuss his father's life and legacy and constant commitment to civil rights. We'll also hear a recording of Norman C. Francis himself from last July, reflecting on his own role in the Freedom Riders movement.The earliest-known full-length opera written by a Black American composer is now available as a new CD. The album of Edmond Dede's “Morgiane” was produced by Opera Creole and features singers from across the country. Opera Creole founders Givonna Joseph and her daughter Aria Mason join  us to discuss the details and explain the longevity of the 1887 work.  __Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

In this message, Hezekiah uses the courageous example of Civil Rights activist Diane Nash and the Freedom Riders to illustrate the true cost of commitment. Drawing from Acts 21, he explains how the Apostle Paul prioritized the progress of his message over his own physical safety and personal preferences. James challenges the modern tendency to choose comfort over conviction, arguing that a meaningful life requires surrendering the need to be right or comfortable for the sake of a higher purpose.Subscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Download a copy of the Exodus JournalVisit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.comSubscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com

Dawn's Guest, Dave Reinitz is a stand-up comedian and stain-glass artist whose personal connection to this slice of History brings it alive for all of us. Hear about how his mother, Janet Braun-Reinitz, joined with the Freedom Riders in 1961 and endured and enlightened one of the darkest chapters of American History. ---Dawn's Sources   Book - The Freedom Riders by Raymond ArsenaultPodcast - Stuff you Missed in History Class (2011)  (3-part series)Interview - Watch Janet's interview with The Library of Congress (2001)Summary of events from The Bill of Rights InstituteExcellent sources here from The Civil Rights TrailJanet Braun-Reinitz's ArtworkDave's stain-glass page on Etsy - Boomdiggitty Glass----See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL!Crazy Rich AncientsHistories Greatest Mysteries (mulitple seasons)HILF is now on Patreon! ---WANNA TALK? Find us on Instagram or email us hilfpodcast@gmail.comTheme song: Composed and performed by Kat Perkins. Artwork by @thejoedressel

Today I'll tell you about the Freedom Riders and their fight for equality in bus transportation during the 1960s, along with three other additional history stories making headlines the exact same day.SOURCES“Advertisement: Fred's Dollar Store (Page 4).” The Sun (Jonesboro, Arkansas), May 10, 1961. www.newspapers.com.“Albatross (1920 Schooner).” Wikipedia, October 24, 2024.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albatross_(1920_schooner). “Albatross Is Due Back; To Leave Again.” The Day (New London, Conneticut), August 24, 1960. www.newspapers.com.Associated Press. “13 Survive Albatross Sinking.” Daily Illini 5 May 1961 - Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections, May 4, 1961. https://idnc.library.illinois.edu/?a=d&d=DIL19610505.2.54&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN----------.Associated Press. “Blast Under Floorboard Shatters Driver's Leg.” Trenton Sunday Times (Trenton, New Jersey), May 14, 1961. www.newspapers.com.Associated Press. “Captain Tells Of Sea Rescue.” The Evening Star (Washington D. C.), May 4, 1961. www.newspapers.com.Associated Press. “Skipper Lauds Boys Feats in Storm As 13 Survive Sinking of Student Ship.” The Bridgeport Post (Bridgeport, Connecticut), May 4, 1961. www.newspapers.com.Associated Press. “Testing Bus Station Policies ‘Freedom Riders' Stop In Atlanta.” The Macon News (Macon, Georgia), May 14, 1961. www.newspapers.com.Blanco, Juan Ignacio. “Edwin Albert Bush: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers.” Edwin Albert Bush. Accessed September 27, 2025. https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/bush-edwin.htm. “Bomb Figure to Be Paroled.” The Scranton Times (Scranton, Pennsylvania), May 13, 1963. www.newspapers.com.Brislin, J. Harold. “Clues to Attempted Murder by Bombing of Auto Sought.” The Scrantonian (Scranton, Pennsylvania), M“Filming of ‘Squall' Resurrect Painful Memories for Survivors.” Pensacola News Journal (Pensacola, Florida), February 6, 1996. www.newspapers.com.“Christopher Shelton, 76; Skipper of Ill-Fated Sailing Ship Albatross.” Los Angeles Times, November 3, 2002. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-nov-03-me passings3.2-story.html. “Edwin Bush.” Wikipedia, August 15, 2025.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Bush#:~:text=South%20East%20London.-,Murder,dress%20sword%20had%20been%20stolen.“Freedom Riders National Monument (U.S. National Park Service).” National Parks Service. Accessed September 20, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/frri/index.htm. “Freedom Riders.” History.com, February 27, 2025. https://www.history.com/articles/freedom-rides.“Killed Woman To Get Sword.” Leicester Evening Mail (Leicester, Leicestershire, England), May 10, 1961. www.newspapers.com.“Leicester-Born Woman Murdered.” Leicester Mercury (Leicester, England), March 4, 1961. www.newspapers.com.Leith, Henrietta. “Area Woman Among 6 Lost As ‘Floating Classroom' Sinks.” The Bridgeport Telegram (Bridgeport, Connecticut), May 4, 1961. www.newspapers.com.Nagaishi, Ayano. “Reviving Justice: How Freedom Riders Movement Shaped Future Protests.” The Tennessean(Nashville, Tennessee), May 4, 2021. www.newspapers.com.Reynolds, Ruth. “They Were ‘Too Nice' to Be Killers.” Honolulu Star-Advertiser (Honolulu, Hawaii), April 15, 1962. “Sarah Molter to Get Parole Next Friday.” The Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania), October 11, 1963. www.newspapers.com.Skoulding, Lucy. “The Chilling Story of the Brutal Killing at a London Curiosity Shop.” My London, February 5, 2021.https://www.mylondon.news/news/nostalgia/chilling-story-brutal-killing-london-17043146.“SV ‘Albatross'. White Squall. Lost at Sea.” YouTube. Accessed September 26, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OZbkEgAe7A. “Testimony Completed In Trial of Mrs. Molter.” The Scranton Times (Scranton, Pennsylvania), December 1, 1961. www.newspapers.com.SOUND SOURCESAl Jolson. “I'll Say She Does.” www.pixabay.com/music.Lucille Hegamin and The Dixie Daisies. “Cold Winter Blues.” www.pixabay.com/music.Sophie Tucker. “Reuben Rag.” www.pixabay.com/music.

The jazz collective Freedom Riders celebrates the history of the namesake civil rights activists as well as the musicians who advocated for equality. Their show ‘My Country 'Tis of Thee' will be part of NYC Winter Jazzfest at LPR on January 12 and features special guests including Arturo O'Farrill, Kurt Elling, and Samora Pinderhughes. The group performs live in WNYC's studio, fronted by vocalist Sarah Elizabeth Charles, who also discusses their music, and the event.Performer Credits:Carmen Staaf - pianoJoe Dyson - drumsNoah Garabedian - bassAlfredo Colon - alto saxMilena Casado - trumpet

ReferencesNeuroscience, 2023-11-21, V.533, Pages 22-35Pharmacological Research 2025.Volume 214, April 107685Front Neurol. 2022 Apr.11;13:804851.Rossini, G. 1829. William Tell Overture.https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=sHQ1Date2v0&si=AXQgrbUq-eOj3529Winwood/Capaldi. 1970. Freedom Rider https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsm1j_dDNtE&si=wd9r8LyeNJY5NGI5

Freedom Riders: The Civil Rights Musical dramatizes the story of the 1961 Freedom Rides — a series of integrated bus rides through the American South designed to test and defy segregation laws. Facing violent mobs, unjust arrests, and a federal government slow to intervene, these college-age activists changed the course of American history through nonviolent protest and unwavering resolve. With a dynamic original score that blends gospel, folk, and contemporary musical theatre, the show elevates both the pain and the power of that moment — making it essential viewing for audiences today.Music and Lyrics by Richard Allen and Taran GrayBook by Richard Allen

What can public health learn from the Freedom Riders? In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. Cougar Hall is joined by Georgia Calhoun, Trudy Munford, and Dr. Anthony Bates to discuss the intersection of faith, forgiveness, and social justice. From the burning buses of 1961 to the heritage festivals of today, this episode shows how communities endure trauma, create spaces for healing, and build legacies of peace. Recorded, Edited & Produced by Christy Gonzalez, Harper Xinyu Zhang, Kailey Hopkins, and Tanya Gale

Toni Rose is joined by Dykeisha Hill to talk about using games of all types to bring joy into the classroom and connect with students Show Notes ArtyNerdShop - Dykeisha's Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtyNerdShop?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F) City Year (https://www.cityyear.org) Freedom Riders (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1558952/) Some of the games Dykeisha mentions: God of War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_of_War_(franchise)) Kingdom Hearts (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Hearts) The Legend of Zelda (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda) Ed Tech tools Dykeisha mentions: Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com/) Nearpod (https://nearpod.com/) Peardeck (https://peardeck.com) Comic book characters Dykeisha mentions Deadpool (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadpool) Batman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman) Harley Quinn (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley_Quinn) A few of the anime and manga mentioned on this episode: Demon Slayer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_Slayer:_Kimetsu_no_Yaiba) Afro Samurai (http://www.afrosamurai.com/) My Hero Academia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Hero_Academia) Dragonball Z (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Z) Sailor Moon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailor_Moon) Pokemon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokémon_(TV_series)) Yu-gi-oh (https://www.yugioh.com/) Dykeisha's interactive classroom resource "Innocent or Guilty (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19wAeusuG1JdiwU6TOGtexUWTV3AJIZOSEk_39haWhjg/edit?slide=id.p3#slide=id.p3)," based on the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ace_Attorney) series of video games Connect with Dykeisha by email at dhill@bronxhaven.org (mailto:dhill@bronxhaven.org) Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week: Want to start building your own Modern Classroom and work one-on-one with an expert educator? If you're an educator in Chicago, St. Louis, Alabama, or any of the districts we're partnered with, you can sign up now for the Virtual Mentorship Program! The next session runs from October 20 to January 19, and the whole program is virtual and self-paced. See if there's an opportunity in your area by going to modernclassrooms.org/apply-now (http://modernclassrooms.org/apply-now) Looking for virtual connection? We've renamed the implementer meetups to The Co-Lab. Join our first one Wednesday, September 10, at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators and talk about building authentic relationships with students through Unit 0 and beyond! Register here (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sGWuKcRpRYmJ2YGLu2ZXUA)  Ready to Transform Your Classroom? Dive into our Back-to-School Toolkit—your go-to guide for building a self-paced, blended, and mastery-based learning environment. Don't miss out on the tips and strategies that'll make this school year your best one yet! Click here to access the toolkit (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/toolkit/back-to-school) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Listen to this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV) Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://learn.modernclassrooms.org) Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) Special Guest: Dykeisha Hill.

 In this replay from episode #21, we're diving into maintaining our Steady Eddy's.  We all have them and we love them - but how do we balance keeping them happy, healthy, sane and sound with our budget?  Shelby Schult, HETRA's Program Director explains how we do that at HETRA including discussing conditioning regimens, vet work, nutrition supplements and more. GLC Joint Supplement:  https://kbchorsesupplies.com/glc-direct/Equine Sustainability Mini Course:  https://hetra.org/education/register-for-webinars.htmlThis episode is proudly sponsored by Freedom Rider:  https://freedomrider.com/Follow us on social and plug in here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks

In this episode, we dive into the challenges of having tough conversations in the equine-assisted services industry with leadership coach Cindy Schwarz from Ears Up Leadership. Why do we avoid hard discussions, even when they're necessary? Cindy brings clarity and compassion to the topic, exploring the impact of scarcity mindset, our deep desire to be seen as "nice," and the emotional dynamics at play in tightly knit communities. Whether you're running a program, working on a team, or just trying to speak up more effectively, this episode is packed with insights to help you lead with integrity and courage.In this episode, we cover: Practical tips for navigating hard conversations with grace and clarity The power of behavioral congruence Tools for diffusing tension before it escalates Why leadership skills are really life skills (and how to grow them) How understanding yourself — and your teammates — improves communication and builds trustBook recommendation from Cindy:  Crucial Conversations (Amazon):  https://a.co/d/10xbCFXReach out to Cindy and learn more about her business at Ears up Leadership:  https://www.earsupleadership.com/Learn more about HETRA University Live: Level up and Lead here: https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HULLevelUpThis episode is proudly sponsored by Freedom Rider:  https://freedomrider.com/Follow us on social and plug in here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks

 In today's episode, we're diving into social stories — those short, purposeful narratives designed to help people better understand specific situations, events, or tasks. You've probably heard of them, especially in the context of supporting neurodivergent children, including those with autism, ADHD, or challenges with transitions and change.  Social stories can be incredibly powerful tools — if they're done right. But writing them isn't just about being creative; it's about being intentional. That's why today, we're breaking down: What social stories are and who can benefit from them Why they work (and when they don't) The step-by-step process to write a high-quality social story Real-life EAS examples to guide you A free downloadable resource to help you get started!What to expect at your first evaluation video “social story”:  https://hetra.org/programming/participant-resources/getting-started.htmlAccess to the Neurodivergent mini course and other HETRA University webinars: https://hetra.org/education/register-for-webinars.htmlPatreon link for the social story handout: www.patreon.com/notjustaponyrideThis episode is proudly sponsored by Freedom Rider:  https://freedomrider.com/Follow us on social and plug in here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks

 In this episode, we explore how meaningful experiences and community connections can bring light and joy to older adults facing life-limiting illnesses. We're honored to highlight our partnership with the Dreamweaver Foundation, an local organization dedicated to fulfilling dreams for seniors. Together, we've created unforgettable moments —where horses help bridge the gap between isolation and connection.In this episode, we'll cover:The impact of loneliness in older adults and how joy-filled experiences can transform their outlookWho qualifies for the Dreamweaver “Dream” program and how clients are selectedWhat a typical “Dream Day” looks likeWhat's expected of community partners and how they help bring these dreams to lifeHow YOU can get involved in making magic happen for someone in your communityLearn more about the Dreamweaver Foundation here www.dreamweaver.org or @dreamweaverfoundation on Facebook and InstagramThis episode is proudly sponsored by Freedom Rider:  https://freedomrider.com/Follow us on social and plug in here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks

 In this replay from episode #61, we're diving into a powerful roundup of non-profit wisdom with highlights from our conversation with the former ED from the Papillion Community Foundation. Packed with actionable insights, this episode is your go-to guide for aligning your mission, building the right board, and leveling up your fundraising game.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why your budget and strategic plan are your true north starsSmart strategies for an effective strategic planning processWho should really be sitting on your board of directorsWhat your board should be doing for youWhat donors and funders actually want to hear when you communicate your missionPro tips for hosting fundraising events that bring in both dollars and community support This episode is an edited collection of Joe's best advice, want the full conversation and more about the Papillion Community Foundation? Go back and listen to [Episode #61].This episode is proudly sponsored by Freedom Rider:  https://freedomrider.com/Follow us on social and plug in here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks

Isabela Amaral is the proud mother of Fred Ginman — a resilient boy born extremely premature, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, who now inspires others through his story of overcoming physical challenges. Together, they co-created the children's book “I Can, I Want To, and I Will!” — a powerful, heartwarming affirmation-based book that encourages children to believe in themselves no matter their circumstances. She believes in the power of love, creativity, and community to create a more inclusive and hopeful world.Amazon Link to their book: https://a.co/d/6N67coRConnect with Isabela and Fred at www.empowerkidsminds.comThis episode is proudly sponsored by Freedom Rider:  https://freedomrider.com/Follow us on social and plug in here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks

In this episode, HETRA CEO Edye Godden is sharing with us how HETRA manages a healthy work culture. Tune in for real-world tools and reflections to help you lead with intention and keep what matters most at the center. Expect to hear: Getting to Know Your Team & Managing Conflict Work-Life Harmony and “family first” support.Setting Boundaries at WorkAlso, hear what tools we have used for staff development too!Clifton Strengths Finder Gretchen Rubin's ‘Four Tendencies' Quiz:  https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/Stay Interview - Get the copy of our questions on Patreon! patreon.com/notjustaponyrideLink for more information about HETRA University Live: https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HULLevelUpThis episode is proudly sponsored by Freedom Rider:  https://freedomrider.com/Follow us on social and plug in here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks

On this bonus episode, hear the stories of the Freedom Riders and how they changed history from the Alabama Civil Rights Trail Podcast.

In this episode we are taking a look at an equine-assisted group program that specializes in helping those who are healing from eating disorders.  Teresa Ryan BSN, RN is here to give us a look inside the inpatient program that partners with Take Flight Farms and Barb Cotten, LMHP - who is also on the episode - sharing about the equine programming they offer.Tune in to hear:A look inside the Eating Disorders Inpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program at Children's Nebraska How the hospital program partners with the equine program at Take Flight FarmsBenefits of the equine-assisted program for those with eating disordersProgram facilitation details like size, participants and examples of activitiesAdvice for starting a partnership for a program like this  Learn more about EAGALA on episode 42. Meet EAGALA! https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/MZRbOm8dzSbLearn more about Take Flight Farms:  https://omahaequestrian.org/take-flight/Learn more about the eating disorder program at Children's Nebraska:  https://www.childrensnebraska.org/specialties/eating-disorders-programThis episode is proudly sponsored by Freedom Rider:  https://freedomrider.com/Follow us on social and plug in here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks

EAS services are different than going to soccer practice or getting therapy in an outpatient clinic.  When we miss a session in EAS, there are many assets still at stake-  volunteer time, scheduling time, getting the horse ready, allocating resources to different places to balance work loads etc. How do we give our participants grace while protecting our sustainability?  Expect to hear: The importance of clear communication regarding policiesHETRA Cancels vs. Participants Cancels vs. Not ScheduledCrediting participants who are billed up front Differences in managing cancellations for therapy services vs. other programming  Link to get our cancellation policy at Patreon:  patreon.com/notjustaponyride This episode is proudly sponsored by Freedom Rider:  https://freedomrider.com/Follow us on social and plug in here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks

Learn all about a unique program at HETRA and how it has grown and developed in this episode with Edye Godden, OTR/L, PATH Intl. CTRI and the CEO of HETRA.  We wanted a program for our participants that weren't exactly ready to transition to adaptive riding, but wanted more independence.  It could be that the participant needs skilled intervention occasionally for things like the mount/dismount, posture, position, communication, behavior or mental health — but that they are ready to learn more horsemanship skills, wallah the Group Activity Program (or GAP Program) was born!  This episode is proudly sponsored by Freedom Rider:  https://freedomrider.com/Follow us on social and plug in here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks

Matt Crawford speaks with Andrew Holter about his book, Going Around: Selected Journalism Murray Kempton. A courtly man of Southern roots, Murray Kempton worked as a labor reporter for the New York Post, won a Pulitzer Prize while at Newsday, and was arrested at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago along the way. He wore three piece suits and polished oxfords and was known for riding his bicycle around New York City while listening to his CD Walkman and smoking a pipe with wild red hair that later turned white. He developed a taste for baroque prose and became, in the words of Robert Silvers, his editor at The New York Review of Books, ''unmatched in his moral insight into the hypocrisies of politics and their consequences for the poor and powerless.'' He went to court proceedings and traffic accidents and funerals and to speeches by people who either were or wanted to be rich and famous. He wrote about everything and anybody—Tonya Harding and Warren Harding, Fidel Castro and Mussolini, Harry Truman and Sal Maglie, St. Francis of Assisi and James Joyce and J. Edgar Hoover. From dispatches from a hardscrabble coal town in Western Maryland, a bus carrying Freedom Riders through Mississippi, an Iowa cornfield with Nikita Krushchev, an encampment of guerrillas in El Salvador, and Moscow at the end of the Soviet Union (these last two assignments filed by a reporter in his 70s), Kempton's concerns and interests were extraordinarily broad. He wrote about subjects from H.L. Mencken to Tupac Shakur; organized labor and McCarthyism; the Civil Rights and Black Power movements; presidential hopefuls and Mafiosi; frauds and failures of all stripes; the “splendors and miseries” of life in New York City.

Seasoned psychotherapist Carol Odell's memoir “Girl, Groomed: A Therapist's Memoir of Trauma” (She Writes Press, April 22, 2025) is an unflinching exploration of her journey to confront and heal from the complex trauma of childhood sexual abuse within the world of Virginia's equestrian show-jumping circuit. Carol shares with us the impactful ways that horses helped her heal, including her unique experience in an equine-assisted therapy program.  57. Polyvagal Theory: The Science of Feelings Safe & Equine Connection:  https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/sCq6DZecuSbConnect with Carol Odell and get her book, “Girl Groomed:  A Therapist's Memoir of Trauma” at www.carolodellmsw.comThis episode is proudly sponsored by Freedom Rider:  https://freedomrider.com/Follow us on social and plug in here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks

Part of managing our horses physical and mental health during lessons is making sure our participants are prepared for their next jump in horsemanship.  Let's talk about when to introduce the bit and bridle!  How do we stay fair to our horses while helping our participants improve their independence? Expect to hear: Reining in a Halter vs. Reining in a bridle Why does HETRA only use snaffle bits in sessions? Preparing horses for using bridles in lessons Preparing participants for using bridles - including HETRA's checklist.NEW Mini Course Launching May 1st! Equine Welfare: Sustainability & Success - learn more and register now here: https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/EASEquineWelfareMiniCourseGet the Level 2 Participant Skill checklist with a subscription to Patreon, learn more here:  patreon.com/notjustaponyrideThis episode is proudly sponsored by Freedom Rider:  https://freedomrider.com/Follow us on social and plug in here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks

[Cross-posted from my Substack here] If you spend time with people trying to change the world, you'll come to an interesting conundrum: Various advocacy groups reference previous successful social movements as to why their chosen strategy is the most important one. Yet, these groups often follow wildly different strategies from each other to achieve social change. So, which one of them is right? The answer is all of them and none of them. This is because many people use research and historical movements to justify their pre-existing beliefs about how social change happens. Simply, you can find a case study to fit most plausible theories of how social change happens. For example, the groups might say: Repeated nonviolent disruption is the key to social change, citing the Freedom Riders from the civil rights Movement or Act Up! from the gay rights movement. Technological progress is what drives improvements [...] The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration. --- First published: April 24th, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/kACcdhLDdWb9ZPG9L/why-you-can-justify-almost-anything-using-historical-social --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

In this episode, we dive into the world of fidgets — what they are, why people use them, and how they can support focus, regulation, and sensory needs.  Our current occupational therapy student, Abi Cross from Creighton University is here to chat with us about the special considerations to using fidgets in the world of equine-assisted services.   Tune in to learn:Why fidgeting isn't just a distractionWho benefits most from using fidgetsHow to choose the right fidget tool for your needsSpecial considerations for mounted work in EAS when it comes to fidgets. Get the educational handout, “Utilizing Fidgets in EAS” here:  patreon.com/notjustaponyrideWant more education on working with participants who are neurodivergent? Get up to 5 DE CEU's with our mini course! Learn more here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/NeurodivergentEducationThis episode is proudly sponsored by Freedom Rider:  https://freedomrider.com/Follow us on social and plug in here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks

Who's afraid of DEI? And why?Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives have become institutional mainstays in corporate and academic settings—but they are currently under attack. In this episode of Hotel Bar Sessions, Leigh and Devonya sit down with Freedom Rider and retired Associate Professor of History at Boston College, Paul Breines, to reflect on the evolution of social justice movements from the civil rights struggles of the 1960s to today's embattled DEIA programs. How did a radical movement for racial justice morph into bureaucratic diversity training? And how should we understand the backlash against DEIA as part of a longer history of reactionary politics?Is what we're seeing in today's political climate a Second Reconstruction or a Second Redemption? The hosts discuss the ideological shifts that have transformed how both the left and right frame issues of race, gender, sexuality, ability, and inclusion—asking whether the language of justice has been co-opted by those seeking to dismantle it. From the Freedom Rides to contemporary campus activism, we dig into what has changed, what remains the same, and whether today's movements need a more radical edge. What kind of activism does this moment demand?Full episode notes available at this link:https://hotelbarpodcast.com/podcast/episode-175-dei-then-and-now-with-paul-breines-------------------If you enjoy Hotel Bar Sessions podcast, please be sure to subscribe and submit a rating/review! Better yet, you can support this podcast by signing up to be one of our Patrons at patreon.com/hotelbarsessions!Follow us on Twitter/X @hotelbarpodcast, on Blue Sky @hotelbarpodcast.bsky.social, on Facebook, on TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! 

From May 4, 2011: Oprah celebrates the 50-year anniversary of the 1961 Freedom Riders movement with 178 surviving Freedom Riders in the audience. The American heroes share their reasons for risking their lives to defy the segregation laws of the Deep South. Congressman John Lewis is reunited with Elwin Wilson, one of the men who beat him at a bus station in Rock Hill, South Carolina. They open up about the beating and Wilson's subsequent apology in 2009. In 2013, Elwin Wilson died in a South Carolina hospital at the age of 76. 

 Continuing a conversation between Ahmed Alabadla and Dr Salman Abu Sitta, founder of the Palestine Land Society, from a webinar co-hosted by Free Palestine Melbourne and Palestine Justice Movement Sydney, and also broadcast on Ahmed's NSW radio program Pulse of Palestine, Longtime activist for Bougainville independence Vikki John talking about the role of the then Prime Minister of PNG Sir Julius Chan in the Sandline Affair, hiring foreign mercenaries to fight the BRA on Bougainville, Also Vikki attended the commorations for the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Riders in 1965, Professor Emeritus Stuart Rees AM on the Australia-wide authoritism and the universalism of Palestine, Monthly segment with the Executive Director of the GeneEthics Network Bob Phelps with Mexico banning gm corn, and other priorities for food sustainability, Engineering of woolly mice, and proposal to introduce GM mosquitoes into Queensland. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Vamos a profundizar en un disco clásico e impresionante, que originalmente sería el primer album solista de Steve Winwood pero que terminó siendo de Traffic: John Barleycorn Must Die, publicado en julio de 1970. Presenta Ricardo Portman. Se escuchan Glad, Freedom Rider, Empty Pages, Stranger To Himself, John Barleycorn y Every Mother’s Son + Bonus tracks (Backstage & Introduction, Who Knows What Tomorrow May Bring, Sittin´ Here Thinkin´ Of My Love, I Just Want You To Know). Recuerden que nuestros programas los pueden escuchar también en: Nuestra web https://ecosdelvinilo.com/ La Música del Arcón - FM 96.9 (Buenos Aires, Argentina) miércoles 18:00 (hora Arg.) Radio M7 (Córdoba) lunes 18:00 y sábados 17:00. Distancia Radio (Córdoba) jueves y sábados 19:00 Radio Free Rock (Cartagena) viernes 18:00. Radio Hierbabuena (Lima, Perú) jueves 20:00 (hora Perú)

 Shelby and Kaiti are talking about tack room essentials including what kind of equipment is in HETRA's tack room as well as how we stay organized when prepping our horses for over 150 sessions per week! Expect to hear  Types of “tack accessories” and adaptive equipment in our tack room Why we dismantle our saddles after each use How we organize our tack using a specific labeling system  How we make it easy for our “new to tacking” volunteers to learn How we improve efficiency for sessions with organization Watch the Tack Room Tour over on our HETRA University FB page! www.facebook.com/HETRAUniversity Gel-Eze leg wraps for help with saddle and participant slippage:  https://www.chewy.com/equine-management-gel-eze-under/dp/937206 Black Bar from Freedom Rider: https://freedomrider.com/product/handle-bar/ “Cord Wraps” to label halters/bridles: https://a.co/d/1mNYhG5 “Key Tags” we use to label saddles:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013T0RZC8?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_DGN92C0SA8H3Z7377VB4&skipTwisterOG=1&newOGT=1 Get all the details and to register for the Equine Welfare Workshop here:   https://hetra.org/education/pre-conference-hetra-university-live.html This episode is proudly sponsored by Jonathan Killian of Killian Insurance:  www.farmequineinsurance.com Follow us on social and plug in here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we're bringing you an episode of Versify from the archives. In the episode, Freedom Rider Etta Marie Simpson Ray speaks with poet Kelley Bell about the experience of living in the echo of a movement when your contributions have all but been erased, finding the courage to risk personal gain for the collective good, and the critical importance of carrying the old days with us.Credits:This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

According to The New York Times, Charles Person, the youngest of the 13 original Freedom Riders who traveled from Washington to Birmingham, Alabama, in 1961 to challenge segregation in interstate bus terminals, died on Wednesday, January 8, at his home in Fayetteville, Georgia. He was 82. His daughter, Keisha Person, confirmed the cause was leukemia. At 18, Person was a freshman at Morehouse College when he joined the Freedom Riders. Despite facing brutal attacks, he remained committed to nonviolent resistance. Their efforts led to federal orders desegregating interstate bus terminals. A Vietnam veteran and later a civil rights activist, Person co-authored “Buses Are a Comin'” in 2022. He is survived by his wife, children, siblings, and grandchildren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deric Gilliard went from the civil rights and social justice space into the Federal governement, where he worked 25 years. He served under the past 5 administrations and is an expert in health care policy and communications. We discuss the Affordable Care Act, the art of legislation, the polarization of politics, and other topics.Deric A. Gilliard retired in 2022, after 25 years as a federal employee working withpolitical appointees in the Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations.Prior to his work as public affairs advisor to the HHS regional directors for the eightsoutheastern states, Gilliard served as the national communications director for Dr.King's organization, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Gilliard also workedin communications for two HBCUs and wrote for USA Today, Time, and the WichitaEagle-Beacon, and was an editor for the Atlanta Daily World. Gilliard is currentlyworking as a consultant with WSP, a multi-national company that was awarded a grantby the DOI to develop a National Park Service monument to honor and memorialize thecontributions of the 1961 Freedom Riders. He is a career communications professionaladept at strategic planning and the execution of communication strategies that promoteorganizational messaging and branding. Key policy issues within his portfolio includethe Affordable Care Act, maternal health, HIV/AIDS, SUDS, Medicaid expansion,healthcare access, COVID, diversity, and the CARES Act. A public speaker andhistorian, Gilliard spoke to the troops in Germany shortly before Desert Storm andserved as the first keynote speaker at the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, AL. Theson of military parents, Gilliard also served as the principal non-Muslim promoter of theMillion Man March, covered the Atlanta Missing and Murdered Children cases andworked with SCLC President Lowery to raise the issues of economic justice, voterredistricting, and the burning of the black churches. Gilliard authored his master's thesison Joseph Echols Lowery and the Resurrection of the Southern Christian LeadershipConference. He is author of Living in the Shadows of a Legend: Unsung Heroes and'Sheroes' who Marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Earning his B.A. in Journalismat the University of Kansas and his M.A. in African-American Studies at Georgia StateUniversity, Gilliard is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and the NationalAssociation of Black Journalists.

A warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners - this programme contains the names and voices of people who have died.Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes.We take a look at the Ice Bucket Challenge, the viral fundraising sensation that took over the internet in 2014. Our guest Professor Sander van der Linden breaks down the psychology behind virality and outlines the challenges facing those who conquered the algorithm. Plus, how one man smuggled punk rock over the Berlin Wall. Also, we meet the man who found a retirement home for Bulgaria's dancing bears.We hear the remarkable story of Australia's Freedom Riders who campaigned against indigenous discrimination.Finally, we relive the mountain top escape of the Yazidi's who were fleeing Islamic State Militants.Contributors: Nancy Frates – Pete Frates mother. Sander van der Linden - Professor of Social Psychology at Cambridge University. Mark Reeder - smuggled punk rock over the Berlin Wall. Dr Amir Khalil – founded the sanctuary for dancing bears. Darce Cassidy and Gary Williams – involved in the Freedom Rides. Mirza Dinnayi - helped evacuate the Yazidi's.(Photo: Ice Bucket Challenge. Credit:Getty Images)

A warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners - this programme contains the names of people who have died.Nearly 60 years ago, a group of university students set out on a bus to challenge the discrimination of Australia's indigenous people.Led by Sydney University's first indigenous undergraduate, Charles Perkins, they toured north-western New South Wales highlighting the public pools, cinemas, theatres and pubs in country towns where Aboriginal people were excluded or segregated from white people.Darce Cassidy was recording the journey for a radio programme. We hear 19-year-old Brian Aarons demonstrating at a swimming pool in Moree where Aboriginal children were not normally allowed to swim. He and Gary Williams, an indigenous student, recall the Freedom Ride to Josephine McDermott, including the moment when they made the national news by ordering a beer together in a Bowraville pub.(In the picture, Brian Aarons and Gary Williams sit fifth and fourth from the right, one row from the back)(Photo: The 1965 Freedom Riders. Credit: Reproduced with permission of Wendy Watson-Ekstein and Ann Curthoys)

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents Part One of a tribute to the late John R. Lewis, Civil Rights icon, Freedom Rider, and member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District from 1987 until his death in 1987. The post The Honorable John R. Lewis, pt. 1(Ep. 31, 2024) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 9, 2024 is: consternation • kahn-ster-NAY-shun • noun Consternation is a formal word that refers to a strong feeling of surprise or sudden disappointment that causes confusion. // The candidate caused consternation among his supporters by changing positions on a key issue. See the entry > Examples: “The incarcerated [Freedom] Riders' new freedom song, which they sang incessantly to the consternation of their guards, was ‘Buses Are a Comin',' and the freedom buses continued to roll into Mississippi until mid-August.” — Raymond Arsenault, John Lewis: In Search of the Beloved Community, 2024 Did you know? If you've ever been flummoxed, befuddled, or even fuddled, you know a thing or two about consternation—but perhaps not all of it. Consternation and confusion are not synonymous, though it's understandable that they are sometimes confused. Consternation refers not to confusion, but to a feeling of amazement or dismay that can lead to confusion, or otherwise hinder or stop someone in their tracks. And much like dismay, consternation is often used in constructions starting with “much to,” as in “much to their consternation, their teacher announced a pop quiz as soon as class started.” People also often “express” or “show” their consternation in various ways, whether with furrowed brow, mouth agog, or assorted mumblings and grumblings—visual and audible clues that they are working out just what to do next after being consternated.

On this day in 1961, a small group of Freedom Riders was attacked by a white mob at the Greyhound depot in Anniston, Alabama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Our American Stories, Kirk Higgins, the Senior Director of Content at the Bill of Rights Institute, tells the story of one of the most harrowing bus journeys of all time, the couragous men and women who went on it, and the mob that attacked them for wanting to ride as equals to each other. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn's Guest, Dave Reinitz is a stand-up comedian and stain-glass artist whose personal connection to this slice of History brings it alive for all of us. Hear about how his mother, Janet Braun-Reinitz, joined with the Freedom Riders in 1961 and endured and enlightened one of the darkest chapters of American History. ---Dawn's Sources   Book - The Freedom Riders by Raymond ArsenaultPodcast - Stuff you Missed in History Class (2011)  (3-part series) Interview - Watch Janet's interview with The Library of Congress (2001) Summary of events from The Bill of Rights InstituteExcellent sources here from The Civil Rights TrailJanet Braun-Reinitz's Artwork Dave's stain-glass page on Etsy - Boomdiggitty Glass ----See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL!Crazy Rich AncientsHistories Greatest Mysteries (mulitple seasons)HILF is now on Patreon! ---COMING UP:EP59 - JOSEPHINE BAKER with Katy (from The Queens Podcast)HILF is part of The DEN - Deluxe Edition Network. Go there to find your NEXT favorite podcast!---WANNA TALK? Find us on Instagram or email us hilfpodcast@gmail.comTheme song: Composed and performed by Kat Perkins.

If "Cajun-style" only makes you think of spicy chicken sandwiches and popcorn shrimp, you need to join us in the Big Easy this episode, to meet the real Cajun flavor. Cajun cuisine and its close cousin, Creole, were born out of the unique landscape of the Mississippi River delta, whose bounty was sufficient to support large, complex Indigenous societies, without the need for farming or even social hierarchies, for thousands of years. Europeans were slow to appreciate the wealth of this waterlogged country, but, as waves of French, Spanish, and American colonists and enslaved Africans arrived in Louisiana and the port of New Orleans, they all shaped the food that makes it famous today. But it would take a formerly enslaved woman turned international celebrity chef, a legendary restaurant that's hosted Freedom Riders, U.S. presidents, and Queen B, and a blackened redfish craze to turn Louisiana's flavorsome food into a global trend. Come on down to the bayou this episode, as we catch crawfish and cook up a storm to tell the story of how Cajun and Creole flavors ended up on home-cooking shows, in Disney movies, and at drive-throughs nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Guaranteed” is a podcast about what happens when regular people receive direct cash assistance, known as guaranteed income. It's a show about the choices people make, the dreams they pursue, and the impossible things that become a little more possible when their money is guaranteed. We're featuring this episode about John, a minister, grandfather, military veteran, and former Freedom Rider who lives on the West Side of Chicago and is a participant in the guaranteed income pilot run by the City of Chicago. “Guaranteed” is created by Respair Production & Media and Eve L. Ewing, with support from the Economic Security Project. In case you missed it, go back and listen to our episode with “Guaranteed” host Eve L. Ewing about how guaranteed income works and the different programs around Chicago. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices