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Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an American activist in the civil rights movement, best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. The United States Congress has honored her as "the first lady of civil rights" and "the mother of the freedom movement". Parks became an NAACP activist in 1943, participating in several high-profile civil rights Rosa Parks (born February 4, 1913, Tuskegee, Alabama, U.S.—died October 24, 2005, Detroit, Michigan) was an American civil rights activist whose refusal to relinquish her seat on a public bus precipitated the 1955–56 Montgomery bus boycott in Alabama, which became the spark that ignited the civil rights movement in the United States. Rosa Parks was born Rosa Louise McCauley in Tuskegee, Alabama, on February 4, 1913, to Leona (née Edwards), a teacher, and James McCauley, a carpenter.In addition to African ancestry, one of Parks's great-grandfathers was Scots-Irish, and one of her great-grandmothers was a part–Native American slave. In 1987, she co-founded the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self-Development, promoting youth education and leadership, ensuring that her legacy as a champion for civil rights continued to inspire future generations. Personal Life: Married Life | Husband. Rosa Parks met Raymond Parks in 1932 when she was just 19 years old, and they soon The brother of late civil rights leader, Rosa Parks, and brother-in-law of the late Raymond Parks. Son of the late Jim & Leona McCauley. Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy : Jan 10 2018, 0:24:05 UTC The first Monday after February 4th is Rosa Parks Day in Michigan. A museum and library was opened in her honor in Montgomery, Alabama. Sources . ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia contributors, "Rosa Parks," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, Wikipedia: Rosa Parks (accessed December 22, 2016). Genealogy for Rosa Louise Parks (McCauley) (1913 - 2005) family tree on Geni, with over 255 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. People Projects Discussions Surnames California and Missouri commemorate Rosa Parks Day on her birthday February 4, while Ohio and Oregon commemorate the occasion on the anniversary of the day she was arrested, December 1. Rosa Parks was born Rosa Louise McCauley in Tuskegee, Alabama, on February 4, 1913, to Leona (née Edwards), a teacher, and James McCauley, a carpenter. Rosa Parks' Montgomery, Ala. Sheriff's Department booking photo taken on Feb. 22, 1956. Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus for a white passenger on Dec. 1, 1955 in Rosa Parks had one younger brother named Sylvester McCauley. She grew up with him and her mother on her grandparents farm. Her brother was younger than her by 1 year. Sylvester later married Daisy In 1992, Parks published Rosa Parks: My Story, an autobiography aimed at younger readers, which recounts her life leading to her decision to keep her seat on the bus. A few years later, she published Quiet Strength (1995), her memoir, which focuses on her faith. Rosa Parks (Sister) Key Takeaways. Rosa Parks’ grandparents were born into slavery in Georgia. Rosa’s fight for equality was a continuation of her family’s Mrs. Parks Life in DC. Mrs. Parks' story, legacy, and connection to Washington, D.C. is little known — and yet, critical to the work she did. From 1994 to 2004 O Museum in the Mansion was the place Mrs. Rosa Parks called her home-away-from-home — staying here at no cost — as part of our Hero-in-Residence program. Rosa Parks was one of the most decorated African American of the 20th century. Aside from being honored posthumously at the Rotunda (usually the preserve of U.S. Presidents), Rosa Parks’ name can be found on several streets and buildings in America. The 12th Street in Detroit got renamed “Rosa Parks Boulevard” in 1976. How old was Rosa Parks when she moved away from Montgomery? Rosa Parks was at age 3 when she moved to pine level, Alabama to her grandparents with her mom and brother, Sylvester Music video by Neville Brothers performing Sister Rosa. (C) 2004 A&M Records No, Rosa Parks did not have a sister. She only had one brother, Sylvester McCauley. Rosa Parks: My Story by Rosa Parks with Jim Haskins. This book, published in 1992 is 192 pages. It is the adult version of Parks’ book, I Am Rosa Parks. While it lacks the colorful pictures the children’s version has, it has several black-and-white pictures. It is an invaluable account of Rosa Parks’ life told in her own words. When Rosa Parks died at age 92 in 2005, she was given the honor of lying in state at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC., where 50,000 people came to pay their respects. Picture Above: Rosa Parks on a Montgomery bus. Her refusal to give up her seat to a white man sparked the civil rights movement. New York Post, December 15, 2010
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