Legacy 

The Montgomery Bus Boycott became a lasting symbol of what organized resistance could accomplish. It was a powerful act of community-driven protest, built through years of grassroots organizing by Black women, churches, and local groups. The boycott proved that everyday people working together could challenge unjust laws and change the course of history. It showed how deeply systemic racism shaped daily life in the South, and how collective action could confront those systems. The boycott also helped shape the future of the Civil Rights Movement by providing a blueprint for future campaigns. The strategies used, whether it was legal action, spiritual leadership, or mass community participation, became a model for movements across the South and helped launch national efforts for justice and equality. Its success gave people hope and reminded the nation that change doesn't always start in Washington. It starts with ordinary people refusing to stay silent.