On May 26, the City of Tallahassee, along with several community partners, will help kick off a year-long series of activities commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Tallahassee Bus Boycott.  The Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) College of Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities will host the inaugural Dr. Charles U. Smith panel discussions, scheduled to begin at 7:45 a.m. at the FAMU Grand Ballroom.

At 11: 45 a.m., a symbolic walk will take place from the Grand Ballroom and proceed to Under the Over at Lake Anita (under the Bronough St. overpass, adjacent to FAMU Way).  There, a City-sponsored community event will be held starting at 12:15 p.m. and will include a formal recognition program, messages from local leaders, distinguished guests, entertainment and food. A custom-wrapped StarMetro bus will be unveiled at the event highlighting the images, messages and pivotal points on the historic journey to integrate the City’s bus system.  The bus will be placed into operation as a moving tribute throughout the year.