Montgomery Bus Boycott (dec 5, 1955 – dec 20, 1955)
Description:
A protest sparked by the arrest of Rosa Parks where blacks in Montgomery, Alabama refused to ride the city buses to protest segregated seating, leading the city to integrate their public transportation. MLK was one of the leaders, and he gained fame for his contributions, later becoming one of the greatest leaders of the Civil Rights Movement.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 5, 1955
dec 20, 1955
~ 15 days