Montgomery Bus Boycotts

• Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in the 'all white only' section
• Caused catastrophe: she was arrested and persecuted
• Sparked protests about segregation

  For 381 days black residents refused to ride bus system

  Most car pooled, taxi shared or walked

  Organised by MLK + MIA
• City Bus Company lost money and gave in as a result
• Shows that Direct Action if carried out properly and peacefully could lead to success when organised

  Gave hope

  SP ruled bus segregation as unconstitutional in 1956