As a new pastor in Montgomery, Alabama, King became involved with the Montgomery Improvement Association and was one of the leaders of the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955. Black people were forced to walk rather than ride public buses because of segregation. Despite violence, including the bombing of King's home, the boycotters continued until the courts ruled that segregation in public transportation was unconstitutional. King said, "I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant."