Rosa Parks

About

Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama. She became a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement, symbolizing resistance against racial segregation with her act of defiance on a Montgomery bus. On December 1, 1955, Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. This courageous act was not spontaneous; Parks was already an active member of the NAACP and had been involved in civil rights activism for years. Parks' actions led to significant social change, culminating in the Supreme Court ruling that bus segregation was unconstitutional in 1956. After facing persecution and losing her job, Parks moved to Detroit, where she continued her civil rights work. She supported local movements and worked for Congressman John Conyers. Parks received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. Her legacy extends beyond her famous act, showcasing a lifelong commitment to justice and equality.