Rosa Parks, often hailed as the 'mother of the freedom movement,' is a central figure in the civil rights movement. Her refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus led to the historic bus boycott and became a symbol of resistance against racial segregation. Parks' activism continued throughout her life, advocating for social justice and inspiring future generations.
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Rosa Parks was born into a family of carpenters and teachers in Tuskegee, Alabama
Determination to Pursue Education
Despite the societal barriers of the time, Parks was determined to pursue her education and earned her high school diploma in 1934
Influence of Husband
With the encouragement and support of her husband, Parks pursued her education and earned her high school diploma in 1934
Parks' commitment to civil rights activism began before her iconic act of civil disobedience, influenced by her husband's involvement in the NAACP and her own participation in the Voters' League
Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery city bus sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement
Parks' training in nonviolent protest at the Highlander Folk School influenced her strategic decision to resist segregation on the bus
The Montgomery Bus Boycott was led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other local leaders, and lasted for 381 days
Parks and her husband faced harassment and difficulty finding work in Montgomery due to their political activism, leading them to relocate to Detroit
Employment and Political Involvement
In Detroit, Parks worked for U.S. Representative John Conyers and continued to advocate for civil rights, including fighting against housing discrimination and supporting political prisoners
Founding of Organizations
Parks co-founded the Rosa L. Parks Scholarship Foundation and the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self-Development, both dedicated to promoting education and social change
Parks received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal for her contributions to civil rights
Parks' legacy is honored through gestures such as the reserved front seat on buses in Montgomery and Detroit
Parks' story serves as a reminder of the power of individual acts of resistance in the fight for equality and justice
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______, later known as Rosa Parks, was born on ______ in ______, during the period of ______ laws.
Rosa Louise McCauley
February 4, 1913
Tuskegee, Alabama
Jim Crow
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Rosa Parks was the offspring of ______, a ______, and ______, a ______. She moved to Pine Level, Alabama after her parents' separation.
James McCauley
carpenter
Leona Edwards
teacher
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Rosa Parks' husband's role in civil rights
Raymond Parks was an NAACP member, influencing Rosa's activism.
