This week in history, May 18-24, marks a pivotal moment in American civil rights history, as well as a thrilling moment in hockey. In 1961, a group of brave Freedom Riders, a coalition of African American and white activists, embarked on a perilous journey through the Deep South to challenge segregation on public buses and terminals. Their courageous actions sparked widespread protests and violence, but ultimately contributed to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Meanwhile, in the world of sports, the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals are set to begin, featuring the St. Louis Blues taking on the Boston Bruins in a thrilling showdown for the coveted championship title.

Freedom Riders and the Stanley Cup Finals: Picturing This Week in History May 18 – 24  U.S. News & World Report