AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Freedom Riders: The Student Leader

A student at Fisk University in Nashville, Diane Nash became the leader of the Nashville Student Movement. Fellow activists John Lewis, Ernest "Rip" Patton, Jr., Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr., and Julian Bond describe her commitment to nonviolence. Watch the broadcast premiere of FREEDOM RIDERS on Monday, May 16th, 2011 at 9/8c (check your local PBS listings).

[@bebe03]

God bless her. A strong brave woman in American history!

[@almightyjstudios4340]

As a young African American Diane Nash was fine and brave and an inspiration in my life

[@davec6016]

My list of heros includes Diane Nash and Dion Diamond. Simply amazing people.

[@BruceRFranklin]

Freedom can not be measured. It can be only be all or nothing.

[@judewilliams3911]

amen brother

[@amyclarke41]

yes 😁

[@Lucsiaful]

well said sir

[@jayes12]

Nashville had the right mayor at that time, Birmingham didn't. This is why Nashville has great things like pro sports and Birmingham doesn't.

[@judewilliams3911]

THEM PEOPLE WERE CRAZY AND BRAVE AT THE SAME TIME IN A WAY I THANK THEM

[@aaronjames514]

Diane Nash was fine and tough and smart

[@SaveADrumBangADrummer]

she is an amazing woman

[@3limakesmusic]

I saw this in class in the 5th grade 😂

[@SaveADrumBangADrummer]

wow

[@matthewervin8244]

violence is essential to the protection, safeguard, security and shield against all potential attacks. if you do not stand up and fight the bully back, it will only get worse.

[@Lucsiaful]

yes i agree, but there are differences especially when you trying to change political point of view