diff --git a/montgomery-bus-boycott-factfile/lifeduringtheboycott.md b/montgomery-bus-boycott-factfile/lifeduringtheboycott.md index 0d1ae7a..eec967d 100644 --- a/montgomery-bus-boycott-factfile/lifeduringtheboycott.md +++ b/montgomery-bus-boycott-factfile/lifeduringtheboycott.md @@ -2,11 +2,20 @@ [Back to main]() ## Life during the boycott -The boycott’s success relied on economic pressure and careful organisation. Since Black citizens made up roughly 75% of bus users, their refusal to ride had a massive impact on city finances. +The boycott’s success relied on economic pressure and careful organisation. Since Black citizens made up roughly 75% of bus users, their refusal to ride had a massive impact on city finances ### How did they get around Carpool: Over 300 private cars and church station wagons operated, like a private bus service. Walking: Many participants walked miles daily. This became a powerful symbol of "walking for freedom" -Funding: The MIA raised money for petrol and repairs through church collections and national donations \ No newline at end of file +Funding: The MIA raised money for petrol and repairs through church collections and national donations + +### Resistance from white people +The boycott was unpopular with white people, as such the following acts were often performed: + +Legal Harassment: Police targeted carpool drivers with lots of tickets and arrests for small traffic violations + +Violence: Leaders like Dr King's houses were firebombed, Protesters responded with peace, to make sure they weren't seen as violent in the news + +Economic Threats: Many white employers threatened to fire Black workers who took part in the boycott \ No newline at end of file