The Montgomery Bus Boycott

By tlewis13
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    1955's- Early1956's

  • Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat

    Rosa Parks, an African American woman, refuses to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama, leading to her arrest.

  • Local Leaders met to discuss situation

    Local leaders, including Jo Ann Robinson and E.D. Nixon, meet to discuss the possibility of a bus boycott.

  • WPC got involved

    The Women's Political Council (WPC), a local grassroots organization, distributes leaflets calling for a one-day bus boycott on December 5. The response is encouraging.

  • The MIA decided to boycott

    The Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA) is formed with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as its president. The MIA coordinates the boycott efforts and channels local activism.

  • Montgomery bus boycott sets off

    The Montgomery bus boycott continues, with black residents organizing carpools and alternative transportation methods.

  • No more segregation on buses

    The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the lower court's ruling, officially ending segregation on Montgomery buses.
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    Late 1956- 1957

  • Federal court ruling

    A federal court ruling declares racial segregation on Montgomery buses unconstitutional.