Fred Shuttlesworth and Freedom Riders

Fred Shuttlesworth, crouching center, and Freedom Riders discuss plans at the Birmingham Greyhound Terminal after drivers refused them service. Freedom Riders are, clockwise from left: Ed Blankenheim (kneeling), Charles Person, Theodore Gaffney, James Peck, Rev. Benjamin Cox, Moses Newson, and Simeon Booker.

Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth huddles with Freedom Riders in front of a Greyhound bus at the terminal. Surrounding Shuttlesworth from left to right are Ed Blankenheim, Charles Person, Theodore Gaffney, James Peck, Rev. Benjamin Cox, Moses Newson, and Simeon Booker.
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Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth huddles with Freedom Riders in front of a Greyhound bus at the terminal. Surrounding Shuttlesworth from left to right are Ed Blankenheim, Charles Person, Theodore Gaffney, James Peck, Rev. Benjamin Cox, Moses Newson, and Simeon Booker.