Arrest me for sitting on a bus? You may do that.
Racial pride and self-dignity were emphasized in my family and community.
My resisting being mistreated on the bus did not begin with that particular arrestโฆI did a lot of walking in Montgomery.
I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.
I knew someone had to take the first step. So I made up my mind not to move.
I thought about Emmett Till, and I could not go back. My legs and feet were not hurting, that is a stereotype. I paid the same fare as others, and I felt violated. I was not going back.