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70 Years On: The movement that changed a nation

Join Montgomery this December to honor the legacy of the Montgomery Bus Boycott—and help shape the next chapter in the fight for justice.

 

About the Anniversary

At 6:06 PM on December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks took a seat that would echo around the world. Her quiet defiance sparked a 382-day movement that ignited a nationwide call for dignity, equality, and justice.

This December—70 years later—Montgomery invites you to walk with us in memory and momentum. The anniversary will feature a full week of commemorative events designed to honor the past, amplify today’s justice movements, and empower the next generation of changemakers.

From unity marches and storytelling to justice summits and sacred gatherings, this week-long experience is rooted in history—and committed to progress.

 

 

 

Did You Know?

Over 40,000 Black residents of Montgomery participated in the Bus Boycott, walking for more than a year to demand change.

Montgomery Bus Boycott

Week at a Glance

November 29 – 6, 2025

  • November 29: Youth Leadership Brunch
  • November 30: 382 Days: A Citywide Moment of Reflection
  • December 1: Unity March, Ecumenical Service, Rosa Parks Day at the Museum
  • December 4: Film Premiere: The Skin You’re In
  • December 5: Mass Meeting Commemoration
  • December 6: Rosa Parks & Ella Baker Youth Call to Action Summit + Rosa Parks Gala

The movement that changed a nation

FEATURED EVENTS

Milestones of the Montgomery Bus Boycott

  • Rosa Parks’ arrest on December 1, 1955
  • Launch of the Montgomery Improvement Association
  • 382 days of nonviolent protest
  • Landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision declaring bus segregation unconstitutional (Browder v Gayle)

This is more than a commemoration.

It’s a call to action.

MORE EVENTS CELEBRATING THE 

70TH MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT