Mobile County Honors Rosa Parks: Mobile County is set to honor Rosa Parks Day on December 1, commemorating the Alabama civil rights activist’s historic stand for equality. The Mobile Government Plaza atrium will host two exhibits celebrating Parks:
“Tired of Giving In: Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott” and “The Women of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.” On display from November 27 to December 8 during regular business hours, these exhibits, funded by a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, are on loan from the Troy University Rosa Parks Library.
Rosa Parks’ arrest on December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, triggered the yearlong Montgomery Bus Boycott and played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement. The exhibits aim to educate and reflect on Parks’ legacy, showcasing her contributions as an NAACP activist and her collaborations with civil rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King and E.D. Nixon.
This year marks Mobile County’s inaugural observance of Rosa Parks Day, aligning with Alabama’s recognition of the day since 2018. The exhibits serve as a meaningful tribute to the “First Lady of Civil Rights” and “Mother of the Freedom Movement,” fostering awareness and appreciation for Parks’ enduring impact on the fight for justice and equality.
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What did the bus driver say to Rosa Parks?
In Montgomery, Alabama, when a bus was full, white passengers were given seats near the front. Bus driver James Blake ordered Parks and three other African Americans seated nearby to move to the back of the bus (“Move y’all, I want those two seats”). Three riders moved, but Parks did not comply.
Where did Rosa Parks move to in Alabama?
At two years old, she relocated to Pine Level, Alabama, to reside with her maternal grandparents. Raised by her mother, a dedicated educator, Rosa received her early education at home until the age of eleven. At that time, she made the transition to living with her aunt in Montgomery.
What school did Rosa Parks attend?
Born in Tuskegee, Alabama on February 4th, 1913, Rosa Louise McCauley attended an industrial school for girls during her childhood. She later went on to study at Alabama State Teachers College for Negroes (now known as Alabama State University).
Why did Rosa Parks lose her job?
As the secretary of the Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, she toured the state, speaking with those who had experienced discrimination and those who had seen lynchings. After the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Parks was fired from her tailoring job and faced death threats.