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Naacp Montgomery Formed
The Montgomery chapter of the NAACP is formed, laying the groundwork for civil rights activism in the area. -
Boycott Begins
The Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA) is formed, led by Martin Luther King Jr. The MIA calls for a one-day boycott of the bus system, which quickly evolves into a longer-term boycott as the community rallies around the cause. -
Rosa Parks Arrest
Rosa Parks is arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus. This act of civil disobedience ignites outrage within the African American community. -
Ongoing Boycott
The boycott continues for 381 days, with the African American community organizing carpools and alternative transportation methods. This grassroots effort exemplifies community solidarity. -
Supreme court ruling
On November 13, 1956, the Supreme Court rules that segregation on public buses is unconstitutional, validating the boycott's objectives. -
Boycott Ends
The Montgomery Bus Boycott officially ends after the Supreme Court ruling is implemented, marking a significant victory for the civil rights movement.