generate it was unexpected they did not think anybody cared about black people. this attracted so much attention that people came from all over the country they sent money, clothing, shoes and they sent enough money to purchase station wagons for the church. one of the things that made the movement so very significant, because we are banding together on a common cause, as long as we were divided and fearful we were defeated. for several months, rosa parks traveled, she played a key role in helping to fund-raise for the boycott. we did not have weapons to go against the power structure, but our assistance, our patience, our face, and our belief in each other always