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Rosa Parks

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What was Rosa Parks known for?

A beacon of courage and activism in the history of civil rights, Rosa Parks sparked monumental change by refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, igniting the famous bus boycott and becoming a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement.

Who was Rosa Parks?

Rosa Parks, born in 1913 and passing in 2005, stands as a beacon of courage and activism in the history of civil rights. As an inspiring activist and NAACP official, her refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus ignited the famous bus boycott, a pivotal moment that reverberated throughout the civil rights movement. Her unwavering commitment to justice and equality continues to resonate today, reminding us of the power of one individual to spark monumental change. By understanding and honoring her legacy, we can draw strength and inspiration to continue the fight for a more just and equitable society.

What did Rosa Parks advocate for?

Racial Justice, enriching our understanding through their unique perspectives and expertise

Where was Rosa Parks from?

Origin country was United States

When was Rosa Parks born?

1913

What ethnicity was Rosa Parks?

Ethnicity: Black

What gender was Rosa Parks?

Gender: Female

Top 46 Books About Rosa Parks

Image of the book A Picture Book of Rosa Parks (Picture Book Biography)
A Picture Book of Rosa Parks (Picture Book Biography)
Image of the book African American History: Slavery, Underground Railroad, People including Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Frederick Douglass and Rosa Parks (Black History Month)
African American History: Slavery, Underground Railroad, People including Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Frederick Douglass and Rosa Parks (Black History Month)
Image of the book At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape, and Resistance--A New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power
At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape, and Resistance--A New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power
Image of the book Boycott Blues: How Rosa Parks Inspired a Nation
Boycott Blues: How Rosa Parks Inspired a Nation
Image of the book Dear Mrs. Parks: A Dialogue with Today's Youth
Dear Mrs. Parks: A Dialogue with Today's Youth
Image of the book Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Image of the book History Comics: Rosa Parks & Claudette Colvin: Civil Rights Heroes
History Comics: Rosa Parks & Claudette Colvin: Civil Rights Heroes
Image of the book I Am Rosa Parks
I Am Rosa Parks
Image of the book I am Rosa Parks (Ordinary People Change the World)
I am Rosa Parks (Ordinary People Change the World)
Image of the book I Am Rosa Parks (Step into Reading)
I Am Rosa Parks (Step into Reading)
Image of the book I am Strong: A Little Book About Rosa Parks (Ordinary People Change the World)
I am Strong: A Little Book About Rosa Parks (Ordinary People Change the World)
Image of the book If A Bus Could Talk: The Story of Rosa Parks
If A Bus Could Talk: The Story of Rosa Parks
Image of the book It's Her Story - Rosa Parks - A Graphic Novel
It's Her Story - Rosa Parks - A Graphic Novel
Image of the book Let's Read About-- Rosa Parks (Scholastic First Biographies)
Let's Read About-- Rosa Parks (Scholastic First Biographies)
Image of the book Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks League
Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks League
Image of the book Who Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott?: Rosa Parks: A Who HQ Graphic Novel (Who HQ Graphic Novels)
Who Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott?: Rosa Parks: A Who HQ Graphic Novel (Who HQ Graphic Novels)
Image of the book On the Bus with Rosa Parks: Poems
On the Bus with Rosa Parks: Poems
Image of the book Our Auntie Rosa: The Family of Rosa Parks Remembers Her Life and Lessons
Our Auntie Rosa: The Family of Rosa Parks Remembers Her Life and Lessons
Image of the book Quiet Strength: The Faith, the Hope, and the Heart of a Woman Who Changed a Nation
Quiet Strength: The Faith, the Hope, and the Heart of a Woman Who Changed a Nation
Image of the book Reflections by Rosa Parks: The Quiet Strength and Faith of a Woman Who Changed a Nation
Reflections by Rosa Parks: The Quiet Strength and Faith of a Woman Who Changed a Nation
Image of the book Rosa: (Caldecott Honor Book)
Rosa: (Caldecott Honor Book)
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Rosa Parks
Image of the book Rosa Parks: A Life
Rosa Parks: A Life
Image of the book Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott (Graphic History)
Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott (Graphic History)
Image of the book Rosa Parks (Childhood of Famous Americans)
Rosa Parks (Childhood of Famous Americans)
Image of the book Rosa Parks: Civil Rights Leader (Black Americans of Achievement)
Rosa Parks: Civil Rights Leader (Black Americans of Achievement)
Image of the book Rosa Parks: Don't Give In! (Defining Moments) by Dubowski, Cathy East (2005) Library Binding
Rosa Parks: Don't Give In! (Defining Moments) by Dubowski, Cathy East (2005) Library Binding
Image of the book Rosa Parks (History Maker Bios)
Rosa Parks (History Maker Bios)
Image of the book Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words
Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words
Image of the book Rosa Parks. Mi historia (Spanish Edition)
Rosa Parks. Mi historia (Spanish Edition)
Image of the book Rosa Parks (My Early Library: My Itty-Bitty Bio)
Rosa Parks (My Early Library: My Itty-Bitty Bio)
Image of the book Rosa Parks: My Story
Rosa Parks: My Story
Image of the book Rosa Parks (NBM Comics Biographies)
Rosa Parks (NBM Comics Biographies)
Image of the book Rosa Parks (Rookie Biographies)
Rosa Parks (Rookie Biographies)
Image of the book Rosa Parks: The Woman Who Ignited a Movement (Civil rights movement)
Rosa Parks: The Woman Who Ignited a Movement (Civil rights movement)
Image of the book Rosa Parks (Trophy Chapter Book)
Rosa Parks (Trophy Chapter Book)
Image of the book Sterling Biographies®: Rosa Parks: Courageous Citizen
Sterling Biographies®: Rosa Parks: Courageous Citizen
Image of the book Take a Stand, Rosa Parks
Take a Stand, Rosa Parks
Image of the book The Bus Ride that Changed History
The Bus Ride that Changed History
Image of the book The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks (Extraordinary Lives)
The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks (Extraordinary Lives)
Image of the book The First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial
The First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial
Image of the book The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks
Image of the book The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks: Adapted for Young People (ReVisioning History for Young People)
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks: Adapted for Young People (ReVisioning History for Young People)
Image of the book Time For Kids: Rosa Parks: Civil Rights Pioneer (Time For Kids Biographies)
Time For Kids: Rosa Parks: Civil Rights Pioneer (Time For Kids Biographies)
Image of the book When Rosa Parks Went Fishing (Leaders Doing Headstands)
When Rosa Parks Went Fishing (Leaders Doing Headstands)
Image of the book Who Was Rosa Parks?
Who Was Rosa Parks?

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