Rosa Parks's Trial and Bus Boycott

On the day of Rosa Parks's trial, the Women's Political Council (WPC) mobilized the black community by distributing 35,000 leaflets that called for a boycott of the bus system in response to her arrest. Despite inclement weather, the community demonstrated resilience, with many opting for alternative transportation methods. Carpooling and black-operated cabs, which maintained the same fare as the buses, became popular choices. A significant number of individuals chose to walk, with some covering distances of up to 20 miles. The boycott's success was evident by the evening, as a group of 16 to 18 individuals convened at Mt. Zion AME Zion Church to strategize for the continuation of the boycott. They unanimously agreed to persist until they received the respect they deserved, including the hiring of black drivers and a fair seating policy on the buses that allowed for first-come seating in the middle section. The trial that followed saw Parks facing charges of disorderly conduct and violating local ordinances, but the community's resolve was only strengthened by the events surrounding her arrest and trial.