The significance of unified people in Montgomery against segregated acted as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement; inspiring other cities to do the same as them and challenge racism. Taking a stand is never easy, especially when the topic is as controversial as race in the 20th century. The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a success because of the collective action that the community took to further the Civil Rights Movement. The people losing the battle then are praised and exalted for their dedication to efforts at a difficult time in America’s history.
If it were not for the people who acted in response to what the leaders said, nothing would have changed. The actions of the community during this point was a pivotal during the Civil Rights Movement. Although many people cite Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King as the reason this boycott was a success, they fail to consider that this triumph was because of the collective action of the people in Montgomery. In fact, beginnings of this boycott started year earlier with the founding of the Women's’ Political Council in 1946 by Alabama State College professor, Mary Fair Burks. The WPC was a group of …show more content…
Black Americans boycotting a system that they supported would not go unnoticed. The day of the strike was set to be December 5th, and on this day the buses were empty. The coordination in such a small span of time was unfathomable, with, “an estimated 325 private vehicles picked up thousands of passengers daily from 43 dispatch stations and 42 pick-up sites,” as well as donates and volunteers pouring in to help the efforts. After this rapid success, the boycott was extended for over 13
If it were not for the people who acted in response to what the leaders said, nothing would have changed. The actions of the community during this point was a pivotal during the Civil Rights Movement. Although many people cite Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King as the reason this boycott was a success, they fail to consider that this triumph was because of the collective action of the people in Montgomery. In fact, beginnings of this boycott started year earlier with the founding of the Women's’ Political Council in 1946 by Alabama State College professor, Mary Fair Burks. The WPC was a group of …show more content…
Black Americans boycotting a system that they supported would not go unnoticed. The day of the strike was set to be December 5th, and on this day the buses were empty. The coordination in such a small span of time was unfathomable, with, “an estimated 325 private vehicles picked up thousands of passengers daily from 43 dispatch stations and 42 pick-up sites,” as well as donates and volunteers pouring in to help the efforts. After this rapid success, the boycott was extended for over 13