Rosa Parks Quotes
A collection of quotes by Rosa Parks.
Rosa Parks (1913-2005) was an iconic civil rights activist best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955. Born on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama, Parks grew up amidst racial inequalities and discrimination prevalent in the segregated South.
On December 1, 1955, Parks made history when she refused to give up her seat on a racially segregated bus to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. Her act of defiance sparked a city-wide boycott of the bus system led by Martin Luther King Jr., which lasted for over a year. The boycott ultimately led to a Supreme Court ruling in 1956 that declared segregated buses unconstitutional.
Parks' courageous stand became a powerful catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement and earned her the title of "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." Following the boycott, she continued her activism, working for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and focusing on voting rights and desegregation efforts.
Throughout her life, Parks remained committed to fighting racial inequality, advocating for equal rights and opportunities for African Americans. She received numerous awards and accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1996. Rosa Parks passed away on October 24, 2005, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a symbol of resistance and determination in the fight against injustice.
