Led the Montgomery Bus Boycott from "summary" of The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. by Clayborne Carson
In the aftermath of Rosa Parks' courageous act of defiance on December 1, 1955, the African American community in Montgomery, Alabama, found itself at a crossroads. The city's black residents were fed up with the humiliating segregation policies on the city's buses, and they were ready to take a stand. Martin Luther King Jr., a young pastor at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, emerged as a leader in this pivotal moment in history. With his background in nonviolent protest and his gift for oratory, King quickly became the face of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. He articulated the community's grievances with eloquence and passion, calling for a city-wide boycott of the buses until they were desegregated. King's leadership was characterized by his unwavering commitment to nonviolent resistance and his ability to inspire others to join the cause. The boycott was not an easy battle. King faced threats and intimidation from white su...
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