This piece by Rod Moss recalls the 1965 Freedom Rides led by Arrernte activist Charlie Perkins, which exposed racial discrimination in regional towns. It situates the rides alongside other pivotal events such as the Gurindji Wave Hill walk-off, the 1967 referendum granting citizenship to Aboriginal people, and the push for equal pay. Moss reflects on the broader cultural landscape of the 1960s, including influences from Bob Dylan, Dylan Thomas, and emerging Indigenous voices in sport, film, and theatre. The article underscores how civil rights activism and artistic expression shaped empathy and awareness for First Nations communities.
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