Civil rights icon Rosa Parks was a Yogi: ‘She was often taking care of herself’
Rosa Parks was an avid yoga practitioner. The way Parks took a stand for civil rights reflects many of the principles behind ...
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Bill Would Make Rosa Parks Day First Federal Holiday Honoring Woman
Legislation proposes Dec. 1 as Rosa Parks Day, honoring the civil rights activist who sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and ...
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Rosa Parks Was Born 112 Years Ago Today: Relive the Civil Rights Activist's Inspiring Moments
On Dec. 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks was arrested after refusing to move to the back of a bus to accommodate a white passenger Today we celebrate the life of Rosa Parks. The late ...
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Who was Rosa Parks? Meet the woman who changed the course of history
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 ...
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5 Things History Books Didn't Tell Us About Rosa Parks' Famous Arrest
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 ...
Colorado's RTD offers free transit to everyone Tuesday for Transit Equity Day, in remembrance of Rosa Parks
The Regional Transportation District, also known as RTD, is providing free transit for everyone on Tuesday in remembrance of Civil Rights Leader Rosa Parks.