Rosa Parks met Martin Luther King Jr. in the early 1950s, during the time of the civil rights movement in Montgomery, Alabama. The two were brought together through their shared commitment to fighting racial injustice and their involvement in the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA).
In December 1955, after Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man, the local black community organized a boycott of the Montgomery bus system. This boycott was a significant event that marked the beginning of a prominent phase in the civil rights movement.
King was chosen to lead this boycott, and it was during this time that he and Parks became acquainted. They met at meetings and discussions aimed at strategizing and mobilizing support for the boycott. Parks became a respected figure in the movement, and King recognized her courage and determination.
The relationship between Parks and King helped to strengthen the efforts against segregation and inspired many others to join the cause. Their collaboration was a pivotal moment in American history, leading to significant changes in civil rights legislation.