Beyond the Bus

Rosa Parks Took a Stand, but Mourners Know Prejudice Still Is Deep-Seated

By Tamara Jones and Petula Dvorak
Washington Post Staff Writers
Tuesday, November 1, 2005; Page C01

Before he enters a crosswalk outside his downtown law office, Johnnie Bond scans the cars stopped before him. Is there a white woman alone? Will he hear it this time?

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Such a tiny sound.

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Like a pistol cocking.

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