Montgomery Bus Boycott and MLK

In Montgomery, Alabama, a seamstress's refusal to adhere to segregated bus seating sparked a protest led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The protest took the form of a bus boycott lasting 381 days, during which the Black community used carpools and walked, significantly impacting the bus system. Despite tensions, Dr. King's philosophy of nonviolence inspired the community, leading to a successful outcome and gaining national admiration. The movement's success in Montgomery influenced similar actions in other cities.

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