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Charles Perkins
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When and where was he born? | 1936 in Alice Springs |
| What year did he attend Sydney University and was 1 of 2 aboriginal students? | 1965 |
| What was the Freedom Rides? | A group of 30 students traveled to New South Wales towns that had a large Aboriginal community who were affected by rights |
| When did the Freedom Rides begin? | 1965 |
| What was the idea of the Freedom Rides? | Draw public attention to the poor state of Aboriginal health, education and housing. |
| He became manager of what foundation? | The foundation for Aboriginal Affairs in Sydney |
| When did he die? | 2000 |
| He was the leader of? | The Freedom Rides |
| What towns did the Freedom Rides go to? | Walgett, Gulargambone, Kempsey, Bowraville and Moree |