Rosa Parks is known for being a civil rights icon. But did you know that she was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, on Feb. 4, 1913?
igniting the 13-month Montgomery Bus Boycott that ultimately led to the Supreme Court ruling declaring segregation on public transportation unconstitutional. But there’s more to know about what ...
I Want Freedom Now!' about Colvin's refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955, nine months before Rosa Parks.
Sometimes, dignity can come with something as simple as a name tag. In 1925, dignity came for the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car ...
The activist’s refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Alabama helped fuel the Civil Rights Movement.
February 4 marks the birthday of Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks, and 2025 would've been her 112th birthday.To celebrate, Metro ...
Many prominent historical figures are from the Metro Detroit area. Here’s a list of prominent Black historical figures in ...
Rosa Parks was actively involved in civil rights work long before the famous bus incident. She joined the NAACP in 1943. McDonalds Black History Month - 360Wise ...
OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer - From a statue in the U.S. Capitol to reserved seats on public transit, Sacramento historian Michael Harris works tirelessly to honor Rosa Parks.
Frustrated that the American Railway Union had refused to accept Black railway workers, which by 1925 had swelled to more that 10,000 porters, Randolph led a push to form the Brotherhood of Sleeping ...
J.T. Pinna and wife Kaira Grundig, owners of Half Moon Rondout Cafe in Kingston. Pinna’s podcast reaches millions. (Photo by Rokosz Most) With a glance. With a wince. With a scowl. With a shake of the ...