Danielle McGuire - From Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power - Part 1

The video explores the role of racialized and sexualized violence as catalysts for civil rights movements, focusing on cases like Reesie Taylor and Gertrude Perkins. It highlights Rosa Parks' early activism and the nationwide campaigns for justice, leading to the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The narrative reframes the boycott as a women's movement for bodily autonomy, emphasizing the significant contributions of black women in organizing and sustaining the movement.

What parallels can be drawn between the cases of Reesie Taylor and Gertrude Perkins?

How did the Montgomery Bus Boycott relate to the experiences of black women in the community?

In what ways did the experiences of Reesie Taylor and other women influence the civil rights movement?

What role did black women play in organizing the Montgomery Bus Boycott?