It only makes sense that there be some Black bus drivers.

MLK: What if they offer some type of compromise?

Rosa: No compromises. I'm not just risking a fine and going through a legal battle. We've got to be realistic here. If this isn't successful, you and I and everyone else involved is going to be hounded for the rest of our lives. We're putting ourselves and our families at risk forever. For that, I think we need to hold out and make sure that we get everything we hope for.

MLK: Are you prepared to face the risks that they might try to hurt you in jail?

Rosa: I have. Do you any ideas about that?

MLK: Are you familiar with Mahatma Ghandi?

Rosa: Yes.

MLK: I think we need to stress to people that we all need to follow Ghandi's example. We can engage in civil disobedience, but...
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