Who was Rosa Parks? Meet the woman who changed the course of history
The activist’s refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Alabama helped fuel the Civil Rights Movement.
Rosa Parks: Icon of the US civil rights movement
The event was seen as a catalyst for the emerging civil rights movement, as protests followed the killers' acquittal in court ...
RTD bus and train rides free Tuesday to honor civil rights leader Rosa Parks
Metro Denver residents can ride Regional Transportation District buses and trains for free on Tuesday as part of Transit ...
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Local Historian Michael Harris Centers His Work On ‘Auntie Rosa’
OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer - From a statue in the U.S. Capitol to reserved seats on public transit, Sacramento historian Michael Harris works tirelessly to honor Rosa Parks.
Transit agencies reserve a front seat on buses to honor Rosa Parks
"Rosa Parks, like many residents of Lake County today, depended on the bus for essential needs. We invite the community to honor her legacy by taking a seat dedicated in her name." ...
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Ride RTD for Free on February 4 for Transit Equity Day
All RTD rides will be free on Tuesday, February 4, as the metro Denver transit agency celebrates Transit Equity Day. Though ...
Harrisonburg businesses participate in nationwide ‘a day without immigrants’ protest
Businesses in Harrisonburg and the surrounding Valley closed their doors on Monday as part of the national ‘a day without immigrants’ protest. The demonstration aimed to raise awareness about the ...
Free rides in Portland mark Rosa Parks Day, honoring her role in the fight for equality
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — TriMet riders in Portland will enjoy free rides tomorrow, Feb. 4, in honor of Rosa Parks, as the ...
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How a Central Mass. minister convinced the state to recognize Rosa Parks Day
Gov. Maura T. Healey signed the bill earlier this month, making Massachusetts the ninth state to honor Parks with an annual ...