Sweet Justice

Discover the inspiring biography of Georgia Gilmore, a vital yet often overlooked figure in the civil rights movement, whose cooking played a crucial role in supporting the Montgomery bus boycott of 1956. As the boycott unfolded following Rosa Parks' arrest, Gilmore prepared and sold delicious meals, including her famed fried chicken and sweet potato pie, to raise funds for the cause. Through her culinary contributions, she helped fuel the fight for justice alongside prominent leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr., in this engaging narrative filled with flavorful language.