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Story summary
- The Montgomery Bus Boycott began on December 5, 1955, after Rosa Parks' arrest for refusing to give up her seat, launching a 381-day protest in Montgomery, Alabama.
- Activists, including the Women’s Political Council and Martin Luther King Jr., organized the protest to demand courteous treatment, first-come seating, and Black drivers.
- The boycott culminated in a Supreme Court ruling deeming bus segregation unconstitutional, illustrating sustained nonviolent protest and unity.
