CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Charleston is recognizing a significant moment in the history of integrated public transportation sparked by one woman’s stand against discrimination more than a century ago.
The story dates back to Meeting Street near Marion Square, where Mary Bowers, an African American woman, was denied access to a streetcar after attending a gathering.
Instead of accepting that treatment, Bowers took action filing a petition with U.S. Commander General Winfield Scott and demanding her right to ride. Her efforts led to change…