Rosa Parks Rosa Parks was born in February 4, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama, Rosa Parks was known as the women who refused to give up her seat in a bus in Alabama to a white man, so she was arrested. What Rosa Parks did help launch nationwide efforts to end segregation of public facilities. Rosa Parks was raised by her mother in her grandparent’s farm with her brother and she was in a school that only allowed black’s and that was only held for five months. Violence against African American’s was
Rosa Parks “More white people got on the bus.....we blacks were supposed to give up our seats to the whites.” (Parks 1). Would you want to have to give up your seat or treated differently just because you have a different skin color? Rosa Parks was treated differently just because she was black. Rosa Parks was not a famous person, she was notable for what she did. She is the inspiration of many and a game-changer. Parks’ life had many troubles. Her childhood was very tough, she was arrested in her
am referring to goes by the name Rosa Parks. On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks sat in the front of the bus on her way home, and refused to give her seat to another passenger. Later that day she was arrested for obeying Alabama laws. Rosa Louis McCauley was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, on February 4 , 1913. When Rosa was just a two years old, her father moved out, leaving her Mother and little brother, Sylvester to take of themselves. Rosa Parks refusal to surrender her seat to a white
better place. One important person is Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on the bus. This biography will show about Rosa Parks life, accoplishments, and how she was a very important person. Rosa Parks was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, on February 4, 1913. Her Grandmother was a slave which means that she had very little family to turn to for advice or help. In 1932 she married Raymond Parks. She died on February 24, 2005. One of Rosa Parks accomplishments was that She refused
Rosa Parks was an ordinary women who took risks and she even acted bravely. Rosa Parks was a hero because she helped stop segregation. Rosa Parks did not give up her seat on the bus. She risked herself to refuse to give up her seat to a white man. People thought that she was tired because her seat, but she said “ I was not tired.’ (Rosa)” Rosa Parks remembered what danger her family will face because of what happened in Ku Klux Klan when she was young. When she remembered that she still did not
What is a leader? A leader is a person who commands a group, organization, or country. Rosa Parks is a historical leader. Would you ever think you were going to get arrested for sitting in a seat that you did not give to a white man? Well on December 1, 1955 Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a City bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Due to this, now Rosa Parks is a historical leader. She did not have this in her mind after a long, tiring day at work. Her just
Courage is “the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty,danger, pain” (“Courage”). Instead of staying quiet, courageous people take action to influence the world around them. One great person I feel showed courage was Rosa Park. She showed great courage during her time period and is still known today for her actions. Because of her courage to stand up against racism, she is one of the most well known courageous people in history that we still learn about today. Having courage
Rosa Parks was one of the most inspirational women in america in the 1960s. Rosa Parks was very inspiring, not only because of the bus boycott in 1955, but because of her many speeches against racism and the Jim Crow Laws in 1966 and 1967. Firstly Rosa Parks gave many speeches that inspired thousands of people. Secondly, she had a hard time trying to finish high school, and had to drop out twice. But, she still managed to finish high school with two diplomas. Lastly, Rosa has memorable quotes from
A person I really admire is Rosa Parks. Growing up in Alabama, Rosa came from a black family with poor health. The only education she received was until she was 11, but went on to finish high school later on in life. Rosa was very self conscious growing up and being black in a small Alabama town. She often got bullied by the white kids in her neighbourhood, but she always fought back physically. As Rosa got older, she became well aware of the very less rights black people had. They were forced to
Rosa Parks Cannot Be Owned Few people in America do not know the name of the late Rosa Parks. Ms. Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, on December 1, 1955, for not giving up her bus seat to a white passenger. Her arrest led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and played a major part in the start of the Civil Right Movement. Because of her fame, Rosa Parks has been the subject of many books, movies, posters, and the like. Target Corporation even commissioned a whole series of books, movies, and