In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, sparking an organized 381-day boycott led by the Black community. The protest directly challenged segregation laws, pressured the bus company, and captured national attention. Its success highlighted the power of peaceful collective action and became a catalyst for the wider U.S. Civil Rights Movement.
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