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Rosa Parks

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Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an American activist in the civil rights movement best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott.

Rosa helped with chores on the farm and learned to cook and sew.

Rosa and her husband Raymond Parks had no children of their own, children were a significant part of Rosa Parks life.

Rosa's mother sent her to live with her grandparents, Rosa and Sylvester Edwards, on their farm in Pine Level, Alabama. Both of Rosa's grandparents were former slaves and strong advocates for racial equality.

Famous Quote

ahmedm43730_ — 2024-02-04 19:06:43 UTC

"You must never be fearful about what you're doing when it

is right".

"We can only do small things with great love." — Mother Teresa".

Life lessons learned

ahmedm43730_ — 2024-02-04 19:13:57 UTC

WE CAN FIGHT FOR OUR BELIFES BY NOT TOLERATING

EVERYDAY ACTS OF INJUSTCE AND OPPRESSION.

The Most Known or famous for

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Alabama. Parks' arrest on December 1, 1955 launched the Montgomery Bus Boycott by 17,000 black citizens.

Struggles or challenges in life

ahmedm43730_ — 2024-02-06 18:27:54 UTC

Parks lost her tailoring job and received death threats. She and her family moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1957.

Education

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Early life (family)

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Rosa Parks was born Rosa Louise McCauley in Tuskegee, Alabama, On February 4,1913, To Leona (nee Edwards), a teacher, and James McCauley, a carpenter. In addition to African ancestry, one of Parks great-grandfathers was Scots-Irish, and one of her great-grandmothers was a part–Native American slave.

Date and place of birth

ahmedm43730_ — 2024-02-07 18:11:08 UTC

Rosa Parks (born February 4, 1913, Tuskegee, Alabama, U.S.