American Experience

Day 1: Carla Orendorff

Clip: Season 23 Episode 11 | 2m 34s

Carla Orendorff reflects on Day 1 of the 2011 Student Freedom Ride. Diane Nash's comments on creative citizenship struck her: "I think that we need to find more innovative ways to participate in our society."

Aired: 05/07/11

Rating: NR

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