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- Born: February 4, 1913
- Birth name: Rosa Louise McCauley
- Birth place: Tuskegee, Alabama
- Alma mater: Alabama State College
- Married: Raymond Parks, 1932
- Member of Board of Advocates for Planned Parenthood
- Lifelong member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
- Died: October 24, 2005
Quotes
- "I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people."—Rosa ParksCatherine Place: An Oasis for Women
- "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in."—Rosa ParksThe Quotations Page: Quote Details
- "Each person must live their life as a model for others."—Rosa ParksStop the Hate: What is the Golden Rule?
- "The real reason of my not standing up was I felt that I had a right to be treated as any other passenger. We had endured that kind of treatment for too long."—Rosa ParksBBC: US Civil Rights Icon Parks Dies (October 25, 2005)
- "She sat down in order that we all might stand up - and the walls of segregation came down."—Jesse JacksonBBC: US Civil Rights Icon Parks Dies (October 25, 2005)
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Rosa Parks, a black woman, refused to give up her seat on a bus for a white passenger on December 1, 1955. Her action, and subsequent arrest, prompted the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which eventually resulted in a U.S. Supreme Court decision declaring the segregated bus law unconstitutional.
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Rosa Parks Questions
Which is more interesting, Central Park or Adirondack Park? 2 AnswersI have to go with Adirondack for sheer scope . . . "Spanning six million acres, the Adirondack Park is a green island of mixed forests, rugged mountains, lakes,... read more
Can I park in a handicap parking spot? 3 AnswersI would say no, although you might be able to talk your way out of a ticket in court if you show that you got one and when you were injured (but that would be a... read more
How many national parks are in the usa? 3 AnswersNational park in the U.S. is composed of 391 areas. -quote- "The National Park System comprises 391 areas covering more than 84 million acres in every state (ex... read more
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@DspratYeaDaT ok. Enough of the true readings of rosa parks lol u make no sense
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I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up,this diminishes fear;knowing what must be done does away with fear. Rosa Parks
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@CodyAnarchy I have no rights. But some wimmins get big heads and think they have rights. Do you not recall Rosa Parks?
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RT @SteveRamirez: All I was doing was trying to get home from work. — Rosa Parks #quote (via @MindfullyChange)
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