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Courage and conviction: 5 quotes from the Freedom Riders

We are not afraid and we shall overcome.
Martin Luther King, Jr.[3]
I think if my father is in jail, he must have a good reason to be there.
Francesca Freedman[2]
During the beatings, I had the strongest spiritual connection of my life.
Jim Zwerg[6]
The only reason that I am standing here today is because somebody, somewhere stood up for me when it was risky.
Barack Obama[5]
We all signed our last wills and testaments today.
Diane Nash[6]