The Montgomery Bus Boycott

The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a pivotal event in the American civil rights movement, occurring in 1955-1956. Sparked by Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger, the boycott aimed to end racial segregation on public buses in Montgomery, Alabama.

African Americans organized a year-long boycott of the bus system, demonstrating their strength and unity in the fight for civil rights. The success of the boycott led to a Supreme Court ruling that segregation on public buses was unconstitutional, marking a significant victory for the civil rights movement.