Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was born on February ... to a white man. Here are some facts about Parks and the movement: 1. Parks wasn't the first. Fifteen-year-old civil rights activist Claudette ...

Today, February 4, marks what would have been Rosa Parks’ 112th birthday, a moment to honor her unwavering fight for civil rights. Often recognized as part of the ‘Holy Trinity’ of Black ...

5 Surprising Facts About Rosa Parks Largely recognized for her leading role in the bus boycott of 1955, Rosa Parks was an enduring activist for the Civil Rights Movement. Throughout her numerous ...

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. Rosa Parks smiles during a ceremony where she received the ...