Pro-Life Freedom Rides Press Conference - April 27, 2010
4/27/2010

On April 27, 2010, the Priests for Life pastoral team in Birmingham, Ala., formally announced the Pro-Life Freedom Rides. Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life; Dr. Alveda King, director of African-American Outreach, and Janet Morana, executive director and co-founder of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, were joined by African-American civil rights and pro-life leaders in announcing that beginning July 23, Freedom Rides for the Unborn will travel the routes of the 1961 Freedom Rides that tested the new anti-segregation laws. A press conference in historic Kelly Ingram Park was held at 10:30 a.m. Central Time.

Read the text of Fr. Frank Pavone's statement to the press.

Read the text of Dr. Alveda King's statement to the press.

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Workers at Thrasher Brothers Charters and Tours wrap the Freedom Rides bus in preparation for the April 27th press confe
Workers at Thrasher Brothers Charters and Tours wrap the Freedom Rides bus in preparation for the April 27th press conference.
Jerry Horn aboard Freedom Rides bus.
Jerry Horn aboard Freedom Rides bus.
Jerry Horn, right, also known as The Man With The Bullhorn, poses with Bubba Bussey, Dr. Alveda King and Rick Burgess.
Jerry Horn, right, also known as The Man With The Bullhorn, poses with Bubba Bussey, Dr. Alveda King and Rick Burgess.
The Pro Life Freedom Rides bus ready to go...
The Pro Life Freedom Rides bus ready to go...
Dr. Alveda King starts her day with a guest slot on the Rick and Bubba Show, one of the most popular radio shows in the
Dr. Alveda King starts her day with a guest slot on the Rick and Bubba Show, one of the most popular radio shows in the Southeast. From left are Father Terry Gensemer, Rick Burgess, Dr. King and Bubba Bussey.
Dr. Alveda King chats with Rick Burgess on the Rick and Bubba Show.
Dr. Alveda King chats with Rick Burgess on the Rick and Bubba Show.
Priests for Life on the Frontlines
Catherine Davis of Georgia Right to Life is interviewed in front of the Freedom Bus.
Catherine Davis of Georgia Right to Life is interviewed in front of the Freedom Bus.
The Freedom For All banner flies at Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham.
The Freedom For All banner flies at Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham.
Dr. Alveda King
Dr. Alveda King's father, Rev. A.D. King, center, is immortalized in the Ministers Kneeling in Prayer statue in Kelly Ingram Park
Some of the Priests for Life team poses on the bus. Holding the door is Jacob Jones of Birmingham.
Some of the Priests for Life team poses on the bus. Holding the door is Jacob Jones of Birmingham.
The pro-life and civil rights leaders join Father Frank and the Priests for Life team in front of the bus.
The pro-life and civil rights leaders join Father Frank and the Priests for Life team in front of the bus.
Father Frank Pavone leads a prayer before the press conference.
Father Frank Pavone leads a prayer before the press conference.
Members of Catholics United for Life of Huntsville, Ala., show their support.
Members of Catholics United for Life of Huntsville, Ala., show their support.
Students from Restoration Academy pose for the cause.
Students from Restoration Academy pose for the cause.
Jerry Horn, senior vice president, opens the press conference.
Jerry Horn, senior vice president, opens the press conference.
Civil rights leaders and the Priests for Life team take the stage.
Civil rights leaders and the Priests for Life team take the stage.
Jim Pinto, director of the Missionaries of the Gospel of Life, talks about the history of Kelly Ingram Park.
Jim Pinto, director of the Missionaries of the Gospel of Life, talks about the history of Kelly Ingram Park.
Father Frank Pavone preaches on the greatest civil rights violation - abortion. "Human rights begin when human life begi
Father Frank Pavone preaches on the greatest civil rights violation - abortion. "Human rights begin when human life begins and not one moment later," he proclaimed to applause.
"I have a dream," Dr. Alveda King tells pro-life supporters. "It
"I have a dream," Dr. Alveda King tells pro-life supporters. "It's in my genes!"
"The Least of These," an anthem composed by Jamie Owens Collins for the Pro-Life Freedom Rides" has its debut.
"The Least of These," an anthem composed by Jamie Owens Collins for the Pro-Life Freedom Rides" has its debut.
Dr. Alveda King and Father Frank Pavone answer questions from the media.
Dr. Alveda King and Father Frank Pavone answer questions from the media.
Father Frank Pavone talks about the importance of youth to the pro-life movement.
Father Frank Pavone talks about the importance of youth to the pro-life movement.
Dean Nelson of the Network of Politically Active Christians sends out a call for college students to get involved in pro
Dean Nelson of the Network of Politically Active Christians sends out a call for college students to get involved in pro-life activities.
Documentary filmmaker Peter Shinn interviews Father Frank Pavone
Documentary filmmaker Peter Shinn interviews Father Frank Pavone
Kenneth Faullk of the Birmingham News talks with Father Frank Pavone about the upcoming Freedom Rides.
Kenneth Faullk of the Birmingham News talks with Father Frank Pavone about the upcoming Freedom Rides.
Father Frank Pavone gets behind the wheel of the Freedom Bus.
Father Frank Pavone gets behind the wheel of the Freedom Bus.
Fr. Frank Pavone addresses the crowd.
Fr. Frank Pavone addresses the crowd.
The Freedom Rides bus
The Freedom Rides bus
Priests for Life on the Frontlines