On June 20,1953 black citizens of Baton Rouge began an organized boycott of the municipal bus system that would last for eight days, and serve as the model for the more famous Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955-1956.
On June 20,1953 black citizens of Baton Rouge began an organized boycott of the segregated municipal bus system that would last for eight days. It served as the model for the more famous Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955-1956.