The UAB Department of History was proud to host two Freedom Riders — Catherine Brooks-Burk and Ameen Rasheed Tuungane — who spoke to students and faculty about how their actions helped change the South — and history. Dorothy Walker, site director for the Freedom Rides Museum, also spoke. Pictures of the event, which was sponsored by the Department of History and the Rita C. Kimerling Public Historic Series, are below.
How the Freedom Riders Changed the South
Announcements
CAS News
April 21, 2017
More News
-
Blazer Fast 40 recognizes recipients in its inaugural yearSome 47 UAB alumni are being recognized with a Blazer Fast 40 award for their dedication as business leaders.
-
Two UAB students named 2025 Goldwater ScholarsEberhard and Swalley join the ranks of 39 other outstanding Blazers who have been named Goldwater Scholars.
-
Three UAB students receive Department of State’s Critical Language ScholarshipThe CLS Program partners with universities and nonprofits globally to provide American students opportunities to develop international language proficiency and cultural understanding, supporting lo...