Rosa Parks, 42, ignited the Civil Rights Movement and the end of segregation in Alabama when she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus on this day in history, Dec. 1, 1955.

In the Pathways to Freedom curriculum that is part of the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute’s mission for 11 to 17-year-olds, she encourages youth to maintain self-respect and dignity by knowing ...

Walk through Alabama’s Civil Rights Trail, from Montgomery to Selma, and experience the landmarks that shaped America’s path ...

Many commenters appeared to believe the claim discredited Parks, who was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man on Dec. 1, 1955 — an event that sparked the Montgomery ...

Sixty-eight years after Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of a Montgomery bus, history is repeating itself in the scariest way.

A Citilink bus adorned with unique artwork paying tribute to civil rights activist Rosa Parks has been on the streets of Fort Wayne for only a few weeks, and it’s already turning heads. The ...

Perhaps foremost, “Mrs. Rosa Parks” highlights the selflessness of its subject and seeks to provide a detailed portrait of a woman who, through the vagaries of history, was frequently reduced ...

For those seeking insightful Black History Month quotes to read, share, or post on social media — perhaps in honor of Rosa Parks Day on February 4 (her birthday), or to reflect on any day of the ...

The Rosa Parks bus is located at the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan. While the city of Louisville might not have the bus itself, they do have plans in place to honor the beloved activist. $5 movies ...

It’s the 67th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ infamous protest that changed the course of history. On December 1, 1955, Parks made the ultimate decision to be still in protest by refusing to ...

Rosa Parks was no different — though she made her stand by taking a seat. In recognition of Black History Month and in honor of Rosa Parks, the Worcester Regional Transit Authority has ...