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The life of Rosa Parks

Sixty-five years ago today, she refused to give up her bus seat and changed the course of history ... This is the story of Rosa Parks.

12/01/2020 1:38 PMupdated: 12/01/2020 1:56 PM

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10 comments

  • Marija M.
    02/05/2021 15:23

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  • Viola B.
    02/05/2021 12:01

    A great example of what one strong person with purpose, convictions, pride and sense of social justice and community. I remember her, met her; and, years later, interviewed her on the TV show ( HARAMBEE) I directed-produced for Alabama Public Television. I remember attending the Bus Boycott meeting at my church (Holt Street Baptist) when I was eight years old when my cousin (E.D. Nixon, president of the Ala NAACP) I was told, not only nominated Dr. King to lead the MIA’s bus boycott. But, Nixon , also, got Parks out of jail after she called him. My older sister, Verdell, remembered going to Mrs. Parks’ meetings as part of the NAACP youth group (for which she served as counselor). Mrs. Parks (in the Cleveland Court projects) , like Nixon (on Clinton Street) , lived in walking distant from our house (on Central St.) So was the church. How well do I remember!!! Even the night my grandfather stood guarding the church because of threats. Those REALLY “were the days”!

  • Miguel C.
    02/05/2021 08:15

    With principle & strong woman

  • Janet G.
    02/05/2021 03:56

    What a strong brave women she had to be for what she did.

  • Muddassir H.
    02/04/2021 22:48

    A truly unbelievable woman ❀

  • Dorian G.
    02/04/2021 19:12

    If only they all had her backbone !

  • Barbara E.
    02/04/2021 15:42

    Thank youâ€đŸ™ And the fight continues...only in America!!!!

  • Gena M.
    02/04/2021 15:10

    Rosa what a woman 👏💓

  • Amber B.
    02/04/2021 13:39

    This video is EXPERTLY put together- the transitions, the arc, and the narrative itself are perfection (not to mention I of course highly commend the content!) WELL DONE I loved it! Thank you for quality content comprised of expert profuction. ❀❀❀

  • James D.
    02/04/2021 13:36

    My God what a Life!!!!