65 Years Later – Reflections on the Montgomery Bus Boycott

By Congressman Kweisi Mfume

On December 5, 1955, one woman’s act of courage in the face of immoral, systemic law, prompted a stand against a country that refused to see her as an equal. This woman was Ms. Rosa Parks – she said no when asked to give up her seat on the Montgomery, Alabama Bus Line because of the color of her skin. Her actions led to a yearlong boycott that did not end until December 20, 1956. Sixty-five years later, we rightfully celebrate and recognize the patriots who propelled the Montgomery boycott into an iconic moment for our nation.

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