Nixon called for a boycott of the public bus system. The decision took place during a phone call between the two after Rosa Parks’ arrest, just a few days before the boycott. In an attempt to expand the reach of their movement, Robison created a leaflet. This leaflet explained their movement and the importance of boycotting the public bus system in order to accomplish their ultimate goal. Through distribution, this leaflet was hoped to inspire many to join in and support their movement. With help from two of her most trusted senior students, the leaflets were duplicated and distributed around Montgomery. By 2’oclock on Friday, December 2, 1955, tens of thousands of leaflets had been distributed. Every African American home in Montgomery received a leaflet and more heard of it through word of mouth. This combined planning, publication of, and commitment to their movement led to a successful first day of their
Nixon called for a boycott of the public bus system. The decision took place during a phone call between the two after Rosa Parks’ arrest, just a few days before the boycott. In an attempt to expand the reach of their movement, Robison created a leaflet. This leaflet explained their movement and the importance of boycotting the public bus system in order to accomplish their ultimate goal. Through distribution, this leaflet was hoped to inspire many to join in and support their movement. With help from two of her most trusted senior students, the leaflets were duplicated and distributed around Montgomery. By 2’oclock on Friday, December 2, 1955, tens of thousands of leaflets had been distributed. Every African American home in Montgomery received a leaflet and more heard of it through word of mouth. This combined planning, publication of, and commitment to their movement led to a successful first day of their