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Michigan is home to several sites and artifacts such as the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in downtown Detroit, the Rosa Parks Bus at the Henry Ford Museum, and the Motown Museum which showcase Black history in our local communities. Rosa Parks Day is a holiday in honor of the civil rights leader Rosa Parks, celebrated in the U.S. states of Missouri and Massachusetts on her birthday, February 4, in Michigan and California on the first Monday after her birthday, and in Ohio, Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, Oregon and several cities and counties on the day she was arrested Rosa Parks Day celebrates the life of the activist who toiled on behalf of African-American civil rights. It is a state-level holiday in California and Ohio. Rosa Parks was born on 4 February 1913 in Tuskagee, Alabama, and died in 2005 at the age of 92 in Detroit, Michigan. Rosa Parks Day in Michigan is a day when we celebrate the courage and influence of Rosa Parks in the fight for civil rights. On this day, we are inspired by her actions and call for continued struggle for equality and justice. Activities include a showing of “The Rosa Parks Story” on Monday, Jan. 29, African mask making on Saturday, Feb. 3, a scavenger hunt on Saturday, Feb. 10, Black Panther Day on Saturday, Feb. 17, a Tuskegee Airmen Museum Visit and plane crafting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, and more. Rosa Parks Day is celebrated in the U.S. on December 1 to honor Rosa Parks, the brave civil rights activist. Her contributions have been most impactful to the movement, but her most famous incident is her refusal to give up her seat on a bus she was commuting on. Transit Equity Day in USA in 2025. The state of Wisconsin has celebrated Transit Equity Day on February 4th to commemorate Rosa Parks’ birthday, since 2019. Rosa Parks was an American activist in the civil rights movement best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. CityLink is continuing its tradition of honoring Civil Rights pioneer Rosa Parks on February 4, 2024 by reserving a seat in her honor on each fixed route bus, along with reserving a seat on bus 2202 for the entire month of February in conjunction with Black History Month. DETROIT, MI — Monday is Rosa Parks day in Michigan, the state where the civil rights icon spent the final years of her life and is buried. “Mrs. Parks was a brave advocate against Jim To celebrate and honor the iconic Rosa Parks and her contributions to the civil rights movement, we will not collect fares on buses, MAX and LIFT on February 4 – Rosa Parks’ birthday. Portland Streetcar and C-TRAN will also join us in not collecting fares on February 4, 2024. Rosa Parks Day honors the American Civil Rights hero on December 1st, the day she refused to give up her seat for a white passenger while riding a Montgomery, Alabama city bus. In some states it's also celebrated on February 4th, her birthday, or the first Monday after her birthday - February 5th in 2024. Green will celebrate and share his recollections of the late civil rights activists Rosa Parks and Georgia Congressman John Lewis at the Robert L. Green Elementary School in East Lansing. 6 p.m. — 15th MSU Comics Forum: In-Store Signing with José Alaniz So, we had to ask: What is the most important information you need to know about this year’s Rosa Parks Day? 👉 Official Name: Rosa Parks Day 💚 Cause: Honor the American civil rights hero Rosa Parks 📅 Next Date: December 01, 2024 (varies among states) 🐦 Hashtag: #RosaParksDay. Keep on reading to find out all the important Rosa Parks Day is a U.S. observance that celebrates the famous civil rights leader Rosa Parks. In different parts of the United States, this day is celebrated on different dates.In some areas, it’s celebrated on Rosa Parks’ birthday, which is February 4th, and in other areas, it’s celebrated on December 1st. No matter what date [] 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. Featuring the incredible talents of 20 unique local and Michigan-based bands and performers over 19 Thursdays from May 2 through September 12, Relax at Rosa provides a midday opportunity for Downtown workers, residents and visitors to get outside, have some lunch, listen to some tunes and connect with their community. Rosa Parks Day is a national observance in honor of one of the most loved figures of the civil rights movement; Parks was the Montgomery, Alabama woman who refused to give up her seat on public transportation to make room for a white passenger; her subsequent arrest and a resulting boycott of the Montgomery bus system were a major focal point for civil rights in America. Dec 6, 2024 – Feb 23, 2025. ICE SKATING OPEN HOURS 10 AM – 9:30 PM most days The ice skating season at Rosa Parks Circle runs from December 6, 2024 – February 23, 2025. The rink is closed on December 25. The rink is open on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, MLK Day, & Valentine’s Day. (Note: Skating is weather-dependent. Every February, the Labor Sustainability Network coordinates Transit Equity Day, a nationwide day of action that highlights the importance of equitable public transit in ongoing struggles for civil rights. This year’s action, on February 5, falls on the day after what would’ve been the 111th birthday of Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks made history not just because of what she did, but because of what she refused to do. On December 1, 1955, Mrs. Parks boarded a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, after a long day's work as a
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