Have you ever thought about how Rosa Parks made a difference in our daily lives? Rosa Parks is the reason why we don’t have a segregated world. Rosa Parks is one of the strongest advocates for African-American civil rights in history. Rosa Parks fought for herself and her race’s freedom, and she let all races know how important civil rights are. I believe Rosa Parks was the most courageous female activist of the 20th century.
The author shows how Rosa Parks refused to give in and help inspire the bus boycott that helped overthrow segregation. “...bus driver told Parks that he would call the police and have her arrested if she did not move. Parks refused to give up her seat. Parks’s resistance inspired the black citizens of Montgomery to boycott the bus transit system...” (Rosa Parks)
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“Her action was spontaneous and not premeditated, although her previous civil rights involvement and strong sense of justice were obvious influence. When I made that decision," she said later, “I knew that I had the strength of my ancestors with me.” (the Henry Ford®)
Rosa Parks was a hero because she knew what she had to do to change her life and African-Americans’ lives for the better. She knew already before of what to do to be a hero, and she perfectly executed her civil disobedience act. Rosa Parks knew what the risks were, but stood up anyways for her freedom.
Rosa Parks remained a hero throughout her life, even after she was arrested, her health was negatively affected, and “...dismissed from her job, received threats, and was hassled.” Rosa Parks became an inspirational figure, and she used her position to push for greater racial equality. “...Parks co-founded the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self-Development, which sponsored several programs to educate people about the civil rights movement.” (Rosa