-
Rosa Parks
On this date in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger and was subsequently arrested. This would lead to the events of the Montgomery Bus Boycott -
The Women's Political Council
The Women's Political Council calls for a one-day bus boycott on 12/05/1955 as a show of solidarity with Rosa Parks -
Huge Turnout
An estimated 90%-100% of the African-American community collectively decides to boycott the Montgomery bus network -
The Montgomery Improvement Assocation
The Montgomery Improvement Association is created to create lists of demands to propose to the city. Martin Luther King Jr. is elected the president of the organization -
Demands Rejected
All demands by the MIA are rejected by the city's council. -
Carpool System
The MIA organizes a carpool system to support the local citizens so they can continue the boycott. -
Kings home is bombed
In retaliation, MLK Jr.'s home is bombed. King advocated for continued peaceful protests, and encouraged against violence. -
Indictment
80 members of the MIA are indicted by the city under anti-conspiracy laws. -
King Indicted
MLK Jr. is indicted as the president of the organization. He is ordered to pay a 500.00$ fine or spend 386 days in jail. -
Federal Ruling
A federal district court ruled that bus segregation is unconstitutional. -
Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court rules in favor of the district court. They remove any laws requiring or supporting segregation of the bus transportation system -
Montgomery Busses are desegregated
The Montgomery busses are officially desegregated and the MIA ends the Montgomery Bus Boycott.