Book Review: "Buses Are A Comin'" By Charles Person

A stunning memoir that redefines the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950's and 60's as the Freedom Riders took action in challenging the non-enforcement of the Supreme Court rulings to improve racial segregation for African Americans. Black and white Americans joined forces -risking their lives- challenging Jim Crow laws. More specifically, those regarding transportation in the South.

The court rulings known as Morgan v. Virginia (1946) and Boynton v. Virginia (1960) ruled that segregated buses are unconstitutional.

Therefore, these brave men and women took to these buses in order to challenge this status quo and create change. Imagine doing all this at the ripe age of eighteen? Just a boy yet facing a man's cruel and heartless world.

The timing of this novel couldn't have been better with the 60th Anniversary of this movement but also with so much civil unrest in our country.

Why in 2021 have these historical figures of the most important movement in our nation never been honored for their bravery, courage, and tenacity to create change by risking their lives and suffering immensely for others to enjoy the freedoms we all take for granted today?
How is it that a man like Rush Limbaugh who instilled nothing but hatred and spewed vitriol can receive the highest Medal of Honor yet only John Lewis received such recognition as a Freedom Rider?

We need to give the Freedom Riders what they deserve. Respect, honor, dignity, and praise.
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It's time to recognize the remarkable heroism, bravery, while addressing the importance of all lives in today's history. https://gordoncstewart.com/2020/07/27...
Our nation is suffering. We have much pain. We have no moral compass. We're lost but we can never forget those who led the way.

This novel wasn't just written words. It was raw, real, and a deeply troubling account of details in time. Sadly, time has not healed all wounds and we've not learned the lessons it's meant to teach us.

Let's think about some things:
How many African Americans are afraid to simply walk down the street? How many black males are afraid to look at a white woman for fear she'll accuse him of something?
How many blacks are now taking to arms to protect themselves?
We need change, we need a revolution, we need to honor and respect one another and I cannot think of a better way then to give the Freedom Riders their recognition that's justly deserved.

I'm honored and blessed to have read this memoir. Mr. Person didn't just jot notes, he didn't spend his time reflecting, he created a moment in time that non of us will ever forget.

Thank you Mr. Person and all those who stood up to the evil and fought for freedoms with God's grace and strength.

May God Bless them all!