MPB commemorates 60th anniversary of the Freedom Rides – Mississippi Public Broadcasting

JACKSON, Miss. Mississippi Public Broadcasting is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Rides by re-airing Remembering the Freedom Rides series on MPB Television and MPB social media platforms beginning May 4.

The series, comprised of 40 short videos, explains the historic significance of black and white activists who jointly rode interstate buses across the South in 1961 to challenge the non-enforcement of a Supreme Court ruling banning segregated interstate travel. The videos will air between regular programs on MPB Television beginning May 4 the anniversary date of when the Freedom Rides began and ending Sept. 13 the anniversary date of when the Freedom Rides concluded.

Look for the series on MPBs social media platforms during the month of May. A playlist of the videos is available via MPBs YouTube channelhere.

MPB is a state agency that also operates as a PBS and NPR affiliate broadcasting station. For more information visitwww.mpbonline.org. Find all MPB press releaseshere.

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Mississippi Public Broadcastingprovides relevant instructional and public affairs programming to Mississippians through its statewide television and radio network. MPB enhances the work of educators, students, parents and learners of all ages by providing informative programming and educational resources. MPBs locally produced programming focuses on the people, resources and attractions that reflect Mississippis unique culture and diverse heritage. Childrens television programs constitute a major portion of the daytime and weekend morning schedules. MPB provides a valuable resource to Mississippians in disseminating information as part of the states emergency preparedness and response system. Since 1970, MPB has won over 350 national, regional and statewide awards, including Emmy, Edward R. Murrow and Parents Choice Awards.

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MPB commemorates 60th anniversary of the Freedom Rides - Mississippi Public Broadcasting