An old photo of Charles Person from the 1960’s. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice From outside the front door of the Person home, the smooth jazz rendition of “My Favorite Things,” originally released in 1959, could be heard. This is the home of Charles Person, 82, who became a member of the original 1961 Freedom Riders and author of Buses Are a Comin’: Memoir of a Freedom Rider, which was published in 2021.
Noah Washington is a journalist based in Atlanta, Georgia. He writes for The Atlanta Voice and Voice News Network, covering local news and events in the Atlanta area. His articles focus on a range of topics including community initiatives, cultural events, and social issues affecting the local community.