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NAACP Founded
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People formed -
Rosa Parks born
Rosa Parks was born -
Rosa got married
Rosa married Raymond Parks a longtime member of the NAACP. -
First encounter with James Blake
Her first encounter with driver James Blake occurred in 1943. She payed her fare and attempted to board the front of the bus. Blake refused to let her in and tried to force her to use back entrance. When things turned physical Parks just exited the bus. -
Joined NAACP
In 1943 Parks joined the NAACP and became chapter secretary. -
Trial
Rosa was found guilty of violating segregation laws by not moving when asked. -
Bus boycott
Bus boycott in support of Rosa Parks began. -
Refused to move
Rosa was one of four people seated in the first row of seats designated for colored people. They were all asked to move by driver James Blake to make room for white people who were standing. -
MIA created
the MIA is the Montgomery Improvement Association which was formed to manage the bus boycott. Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr was named president. -
Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled that bus segregation was unconstitutional. -
Boycott ended
Bus boycott ends after written legislation is received in Montgomery Alabama.