Freedom Rider Charles Person dies

Charles Person, youngest Freedom Rider who faced brutal beatings in Alabama, dies at 82
Charles Person was just 18 when he volunteered to join the Freedom Riders, who faced violent racism on their journey to integrate interstate travel.
Freedom Rider Charles Person dies at 82
Charles Person, an original Freedom Rider, died at his home in Fayetteville, Ga., at age 82. A leader in the Civil Right Movement, Person had visited Anniston several times and came to appreciate the city where the infamous Bus Burning took place.
Charles Person, Youngest of the Original Freedom Riders, Dies at 82
In 1961, he and 12 other civil rights activists were nearly killed for trying to integrate interstate bus terminals across the South.
Remembering youngest Freedom Rider Charles Person | Legacy lives on through heroism, activism
"Charles was a man of quiet strength, humility, and unwavering resolve. He believed deeply in the power of community, education, and love to overcome hatred and division. His life was a testament to resilience and hope, and his legacy will remain a guiding light for all who strive for justice," his family said in a statement.
Five-ish Points: Youngest 'freedom rider' dies
Charles Person, the youngest of the original Freedom Riders, died last week at his home in Fayetteville. He was 82. ( AJC) Hagar House, a homeless shelter in Decatur, has been closed since being damaged by Hurricane Helene. ( Decaturish)
Charles Person, youngest of civil rights ‘Freedom Riders’ who boarded buses to test Jim Crow laws
Charles Person, who has died aged 82, was the youngest of the civil rights activists – seven black and six white Americans – ...
Charles Person, youngest of the Freedom Riders, dies at 82
Bruised and bloodied while traveling through the South in 1961, he challenged segregation on interstate buses and in terminal ...
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Charles Person, youngest Freedom Rider, dies at 82
Charles Person died on Jan. 8. As the youngest of the original Freedom Riders, he played a pivotal role in challenging ...