Feature A Stand on the Streetcar How an individual act of resistance in 1850s’ New York led to the desegregation of the city’s transit system. Rachel Serkin | Published in History Today Volume 71 Issue 1 January 2021 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. USACivil RightsBlack History Related Articles Justice in an Unjust World Slavery, Women’s Suffrage and the American Civil War Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy