Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott

This chapter explores Rosa Parks' courageous refusal to give up her bus seat, leading to her arrest and igniting the Montgomery Bus Boycott. It examines the support from civil rights leaders, the broader impact on the community, and the legal repercussions faced by activists. The chapter highlights the strategies employed by the Montgomery Improvement Association, including a successful carpool service that challenged the city’s segregationist policies.