University of Massachusetts Amherst

Performance: Rage is Not a 1 Day Thing! The Untaught History of the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Written and performed by Awele Makeba, this is the little-known true tale of the other women and teenage foot soldiers who made the Bus Boycott possible. Through the portrayal of 17 characters, Makeba demonstrates how ordinary people took direct action to achieve full citizenship and assert their humanity. More information: http://www.awele.com

Presented by the UMass History Department and The Lively Arts