Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

mahatmakanejeeves

(57,647 posts) Mon Nov 29, 2021, 09:16 AM Nov 2021

21

Young Freedom Riders went to JFK's birthplace in Brookline, Massachusetts, after his assassination

Young Freedom Riders went to JFK’s birthplace in Brookline, Massachusetts, after his assassination and bowed their heads this week 1963: #Globe

Link to tweet

A dozen years later, Whitey Bulger firebombed the place because of busing.

Link to tweet

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Young Freedom Riders went to JFK's birthplace in Brookline, Massachusetts, after his assassination (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2021 OP

that last tweet. mopinko Nov 2021 #1

Whoa didn't know that, but... electric_blue68 Nov 2021 #2

mopinko

(70,258 posts)

1. that last tweet.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Nov 29, 2021, 10:00 AM

Nov 2021

will the cycle of progress and backlash EVER end?

electric_blue68

(14,954 posts)

2. Whoa didn't know that, but...

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Nov 29, 2021, 12:32 PM

Nov 2021

his name does sound familiar. 😮

Reply to this discussion

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Young Freedom Riders went...