HILF: History I'd Like to F**k

HILF 98 - The 1961 Freedom Rides with Dave Reinitz [ RE-RELEASE ]

HILF: History I'd Like to F**k

Show Notes

The Freedom Rides were a series of interstate bus trips, taken by de-segregation activists in the summer of 1961. Hear the harrowing and inspiring journey of a group of people who dared to sit where they please. Joining Dawn is comedian, Dave Reinitz, whose mother was not only one of Freedom Riders, but she has the mug-shot to prove it.

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