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Rosa Parks, left, and Martin Luther King Jr., second from left, presented this couple with an award at a 1965 ceremonyImage: AP Photo/picture alliance. On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks, who worked Despite being best known for refusing to give up her seat on an Alabama bus, Rosa Parks made numerous contributions to the Civil Rights movement and other political causes throughout her life. On Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking a social movement. Parks was born on Feb. 4, 1913, and died The Library of Congress launched a free, public collection of famous civil rights activist Rosa Parks' papers, including thousands of documents and photos. Explore Authentic Rosa Parks Photos Stock Photos & Images For Your Project Or Campaign. Less Searching, More Finding With Getty Images. Rosa Parks Black representation in Alabama tested before Supreme Court Congressional districts that a federal court panel said were unconstitutional because they dilute representation for Black voters in Alabama are nevertheless being used for the November election after the U.S. Find Rosa Parks Photos stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Select from 1,005 premium Rosa Parks Photos of the highest quality. Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an African American civil rights activist whom the Congress of the United States dubbed the "Mother of the Modern-Day American Civil Rights Movement". Find Rosa Parks Picture stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Select from 997 premium Rosa Parks Picture of the highest quality. Explore Authentic, Images Of Rosa Parks Stock Photos & Images For Your Project Or Campaign. Less Searching, More Finding With Getty Images. Rosa Parks: My Story by Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks is best known for the day she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott. Yet there is much more to her story than this one act of defiance. In this straightforward, compelling autobiography, Rosa Parks talks candidly about the civil rights Rosa Parks: Well, the first meeting was not at the Baptist Church. The first meeting we had was at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Dr. Martin Luther King's church where he was pastoring. That was — on Friday evening. INTERVIEWER: I'M TALKING ABOUT THE BIG MEETING AT THE — Rosa Parks: Oh, the big meeting at the Holt Street Baptist Church. Find Rosa Parks stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Select from premium Rosa Parks of the highest quality. 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. On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks committed her most famous act of resistance. She refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus for a white passenger. Two months in, Rosa Parks was arrested once again for her participation—and the above photo of prisoner number 7053 was snapped. Finally, on December 20, 1956, after sustaining the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott, the Supreme Court ruled that Alabama laws requiring segregated buses were unconstitutional which led to the integration of public Suggested Most recent Highest Rating Lowest Rating Loading 4x6 Historic Rosa Parks PHOTO Black Civil Rights Hero Bus Boycott Martin Luther King Segregation Rosa Parks has been nationally recognized as the “mother of the modern day civil rights movement.” Born in Tuskegee, Alabama, she was the first of two children, born to James and Leona Edwards McCauley. Educated in rural schools until age 11, Parks then attended a private school, Montgomery Industrial School for Girls, also known as The front-most seat of the bus was draped in black, a picture of Parks reserving her spot. "Even though it's not the original, I think it's got a lot to say about history," said MATS assistant By using a clear and engaging way of speaking, we can help students understand why Rosa Parks is an important figure in history. We should use real-life stories and examples to make the lessons interesting and give a full picture of Rosa Parks’ courage and her impact on society. Conclusion. Rosa Parks played a key role in the Civil Rights
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