The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a significant event in the Civil Rights Movement and Black history. It began on December 5, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, after Rosa Parks, a Black woman, refused to give up her seat to a White passenger on a city bus. This act of defiance led to her arrest and sparked a wave of protests and activism in the African American community.

The boycott was organized by local Black leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and lasted for 381 days. During the boycott, African Americans in Montgomery refused to use the city's segregated bus system, opting instead to walk, carpool, or use other modes of transportation. The boycott was a powerful example of nonviolent resistance and a demonstration of the determination and unity of the Black community.

The Montgomery Bus Boycott resulted in a Supreme Court ruling that declared segregated seating on buses unconstitutional, marking a significant victory in the fight for civil rights. It also catapulted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to national prominence as a leader in the civil rights movement. The boycott demonstrated the power of peaceful protest and collective action in the struggle for racial equality and justice.