Rosa Parks was born on Feb. 4, 1913

in Tuskegee, Alabama.

Her full name was Rosa Louise McCauley Park

Later Rosa moved to Montgomery, Alabama

In 1955, in Montgomery Alabama. Black people had to ride on the back seats of the buses.

That was called Segregation.

On December 1, 1955.  While riding a bus, Rosa was asked to give up her seat for a white passenger.  Rosa refused to do that. 

Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat.

Rosa's arrest made many African Americans upset. This arrest resulted in a protest. 

Also known as Montgomery Bus Boycott. 

The Montgomery Bus Boycott lasted more than a year. It was an important movement for Civil Rights.  

Rosa Parks is remembered for her bravery for standing up for herself and others when injustices were happening. 

Rosa worked through  her life to fight injustices, unfair treatment, and worked hard to obtain equality. 

Rosa died on October 24, 2005. at the age of 92.

Rosa Louise McCauley 

Feb. 4,1913- Oct. 24,2005

Citations

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/rosa-parks