Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks was an African American woman who became an iconic figure in the American Civil Rights Movement. On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, she refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man, as was required by the segregation laws of the time. Her act of defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the struggle for racial equality in the United States.

While Parks' act of civil disobedience is what she is most known for, she was also a dedicated activist who worked for the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) and was involved in other civil rights efforts. Her courage and determination helped to galvanize the movement and inspire others to fight for justice and equality.

Rosa Parks is often referred to as the "mother of the Civil Rights Movement" and her legacy continues to inspire people around the world who are fighting for social justice and equality.