Florida House Resolution commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Tallahassee Bus Boycott.

The Florida House of Representatives honors the 70th anniversary of the Tallahassee Bus Boycott, a pivotal civil rights protest. Initiated by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students Wilhelmina Jakes and Carrie Patterson, the boycott began after their arrest for refusing to give up their bus seats to white passengers. The protest, led by Reverend C.K. Steele and the Inter-Civic Council, involved African-American residents refusing to ride buses under discriminatory practices. The resolution recognizes the boycott's significance and the enduring legacy of its participants.

Florida House Resolution commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Tallahassee Bus Boycott.

The Florida House of Representatives honors the 70th anniversary of the Tallahassee Bus Boycott, a pivotal civil rights protest. Initiated by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students Wilhelmina Jakes and Carrie Patterson, the boycott began after their arrest for refusing to give up their bus seats to white passengers. The protest, led by Reverend C.K. Steele and the Inter-Civic Council, involved African-American residents refusing to ride buses under discriminatory practices. The resolution recognizes the boycott's significance and the enduring legacy of its participants.