Rosa Parks
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About
Civil rights activist who became known as "The first lady of civil rights" after she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus in 1955. This act instigated the legendary Montgomery Bus Boycottwhich helped end racial segregation on public transit across the country.
Before fame
Her schoolthe Montgomery Industrial Schoolwas burned down twice by racist arsonists.
Trivia
There are two Rosa Parks days in her honor: Her birthdayFebruary 4thand the day of her arrestDecember 1st.
Family life
She married barber Raymond Parksa member of the NAACPin 1932.
Associated with
She worked with Martin Luther King Jr.who led the Civil Rights movement.
