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Rosa Parks of Springfield, Greene County, Missouri was born on December 22, 1872, and died at age 97 years old in March 1970.
NAME
Rosa Parks
BIRTH DATE
February 4, 1913
DEATH DATE
October 24, 2005
DID YOU KNOW?
Before Rosa Parks, there were a number of others who resisted bus segregation and filed suit.
DID YOU KNOW?
After her famous act, Parks lost her job and endured death threats for years to come.
DID YOU KNOW?
Upon Parks' death in 2005, she became the first woman to lie in honor at the Capitol Rotunda.
EDUCATION
Industrial School for Girls, Alabama State Teachers College for Negroes
PLACE OF BIRTH
Tuskegee, Alabama
PLACE OF DEATH
Detroit, Michigan
WHO WAS ROSA PARKS?
ARREST
LIFE AFTER THE BUS BOYCOTT
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS
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“At the time I was arrested, I had no idea it would turn into this. It was just a day like any other day. The only thing that made it significant was that the masses of the people joined in.”
—Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks Biography
(1913–2005)
UPDATED:APR 24, 2020 ORIGINAL:FEB 27, 2018
Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist who refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Its success launched nationwide efforts to end racial segregation of public facilities.
Who Was Rosa Parks?
Rosa Parks was a civil rights leader whose refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her bravery led to nationwide efforts to end racial segregation. Parks was awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Award by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.
Early Life and Family
Parks was born Rosa Louise McCauley on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Her parents, James and Leona McCauley, separated when Parks was two. Parks’ mother moved the family to Pine Level, Alabama, to live with her parents, Rose and Sylvester Edwards. Both of Parks' grandparents were formerly enslaved and strong advocates for racial equality; the family lived on the Edwards' farm, where Parks would spend her youth.
Parks' childhood brought her early experiences with racial discrimination and activism for racial equality. In one experience, Parks' grandfather stood in front of their house with a shotgun while Ku Klux Klan members marched down the street.
Rosa Lee (D) Parks of Knoxville, Knox County, TN was born on July 13, 1925, and died at age 83 years old on September 16, 2008. Rosa Parks was buried at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
Section A Site 402 Lyons View Pike, in Knoxville.
Rosa Mary Parks of Collingwood Australia was born in 1869 in Collingwood, and died at age 3 years old in 1872.
Rosa Lee Parks of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on December 4, 1927, and died at age 69 years old on May 25, 1997. Rosa Parks was buried at Long Island National Cemetery
Section 2V Site 55 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale.
Rosa L Parks of TX was born circa 1951. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rosa L. (Garcia) Parks.
Rosa B Parks of TX was born circa 1897. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rosa B. (Figgins) Parks.
Rosa L Parks of TX was born circa 1968. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rosa L. (Avila) Parks.
Rosa Florence Parks of Co Ll Australia was born in 1882 in Co Ll. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rosa Florence Parks.
Rosa Parks was born on December 20, 1917, and died at age 35 years old on March 13, 1953. Rosa Parks was buried at Long Island National Cemetery
Section N Site 30010 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rosa Parks.
Rosa Parks of South Gate, Los Angeles County, California was born on April 16, 1895, and died at age 77 years old in December 1972.
Rosa Parks of Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California was born on April 7, 1888, and died at age 87 years old in April 1975.
Rosa P Parks of Nogales, Santa Cruz County, AZ was born on February 20, 1901, and died at age 86 years old on November 15, 1987.
Rosa Parks of Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado was born on November 28, 1886, and died at age 92 years old in February 1979.
Rosa Parks was born on August 27, 1918, and died at age 59 years old in April 1978. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rosa Parks.
Rosa B Parks of Houston, Harris County, TX was born on December 19, 1914, and died at age 74 years old on November 8, 1989.
Rosa Parks of Waco, McLennan County, Texas was born on March 21, 1901, and died at age 72 years old in January 1974.
Rosa Parks of Wharton, Wharton County, Texas was born on November 29, 1887, and died at age 85 years old in June 1973.
Rosa A Parks was born on June 1, 1910, and died at age 78 years old on June 18, 1988. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rosa A Parks.
Rosa Parks of Irving, Dallas County, Texas was born on April 6, 1884, and died at age 91 years old in July 1975.
Rosa L Parks was born on May 2, 1942, and died at age 56 years old on August 6, 1998. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rosa L Parks.
Rosa Parks of Bastrop, Morehouse County, Louisiana was born on July 12, 1901, and died at age 74 years old in September 1975.
Rosa Parks of Alexandria, Rapides County, Louisiana was born on January 12, 1884, and died at age 89 years old in July 1973.
Rosa Parks of Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas was born on January 1, 1883, and died at age 92 years old in February 1975.
Rosa Parks of Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma was born on May 19, 1880, and died at age 89 years old in February 1970.
Rosa B Parks of Hattiesburg, Forrest County, MS was born on June 1, 1905, and died at age 92 years old on March 14, 1998.
Rosa Parks of Vinemont, Cullman County, Alabama was born on June 25, 1899, and died at age 80 years old in December 1979.
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