Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks, born on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama, was an African American civil rights activist. She is best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which was a catalyst for the civil rights movement in the United States.

Biography

Parks grew up in a segregated society where racial discrimination was rampant. On December 1, 1955, she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery city bus, as was required by the city's segregation laws at the time. Her act of defiance sparked a mass protest and led to the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott, a major victory in the civil rights movement.

Legacy

Rosa Parks' bravery and determination made her an iconic figure in the fight for racial equality. Her actions and the subsequent boycott brought national attention to the civil rights cause and ultimately led to the desegregation of public transportation in Montgomery. Parks became known as "the mother of the civil rights movement" and continued to be an advocate for social justice throughout her life.

Study Guide

1. What was Rosa Parks' role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
2. What impact did her actions have on the civil rights movement?
3. How did Rosa Parks' upbringing influence her activism?
4. What is Rosa Parks' legacy in the fight for racial equality?
5. Why is Rosa Parks often referred to as "the mother of the civil rights movement"?

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