A Civil Rights leader who played and integral role in organizing the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott, which helped end racial segregation in public transportation systems.

Before Fame

He worked at a train station baggage room, before he became a car porter.

Trivia

He was the president of his local chapter of the NAACP and other organizations such as the Montgomery Voters League.

Family Life

He had a son, E.D. Nixon Jr, with his wife Alease.

Associated With

He called Dr. Martin Luther King Jr to take part in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7p63MqKysmpmnwamwwLKqZ5ufonyxsc6po55nlZm0or6Mp6Cxp55jtbW5yw%3D%3D