Eyes on the Prize

Awakenings (1954-1956) | The Bus Boycott: Women and Allyship

Clip: Season 1 Episode 1 | 1m 11s  | Video has closed captioning.

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Donie Jones opens up about her experience boycotting Montgomery, Alabama's buses, and the assistance she received from white women after a day of protesting. Activist Virginia Durr, who supported Rosa Parks, speaks about the necessary relationship between white women and Black women. From Eyes on the Prize: Awakenings (1954-1956).

Aired: 04/04/21

Expires: 04/14/25

Rating: TV-PG

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