montgomery (ala.)

Profiles the civil rights leader famous for her refusal to give up a seat on the bus, which led to her arrest and the eventual overturning of the "Jim Crow" laws in the South by order of the Supreme Court.

Examines the Montgomery bus boycott through primary source photographs, including Rosa Parks' role in the effort, other important leaders, the daily struggles of the boycott, and the effect on segregation on Montgomery's buses. Includes a timeline and further resources.

Provides an account of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a civil rights protest sparked by seamstress Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger in 1955, and which eventually led to ninety percent of African-American citizens in Montgomery, Alabama, refusing to ride city buses until the laws against segregation were upheld.

Introduces the life and accomplishments of this great African American, including the part she played in the Montgomery bus boycott.

Examines the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 and the differing perspectives accompanying it.

This book opens with background information on the 1955-56 Montgomery Bus Boycott, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and includes narratives from people who witnessed or participated in the event.