SAN ANTONIO – She was one of the original freedom riders. Originally from Tucson, Arizona, Dilworth joined the Freedom Riders at age 17 in 1961 after watching the Mississippi civil rights activities on the television. In the earlier days of the Freedom Riders, Dilworth was arrested in Mississippi alongside Barbara Bowie’s brother. Decades later, she joined Dilworth every year where they lived in San Antonio, educating local children. Dilworth’s major role in the Civil Rights Movement wasn’t her only great service to the United States.

Patricia B. Dilworth, Mississippi Freedom Rider, U.S Army Veteran and San Antonio passed away on Feb. 21, 2021. SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman is being remembered for fighting against racial inequality in the U.S. and then fighting for her country with 24 years of service in the Army. Patricia Baskerville Dilworth, a former Mississippi Freedom Rider and U.S. Army veteran, died on Feb. 21. State Rep. Barbara Gervin Hawkins, San Antonio District 2 Councilwoman Jada Andrews-Sullivan, and The Mississippi Freedom Riders will present resolutions on her behalf during the service. AdWatch an interview with Dilworth and other Freedom Riders from 2019:Watch an interview with Dilworth and other Freedom Riders from 2020:Also on KSAT:

SAN ANTONIO Happy Freedom Friday! Today on SA Live, the history behind Juneteenth and what it means in our community with information from the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum. We revisit Jens interview with the Freedom Riders, who share their experience during the civil rights movement. Also, the San Antonio Public Library shares great reads for kids who want to learn about social injustice, acceptance and civil rights. Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, your smart TV or your smartphone.