Rosa park is an american icon due to her pivotal role in the civil rights movement, which was sparked by her refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus to a white person in 1955, leading to her arrest and a city wide boycott of the bus system by african americans and ultimately bringing attention to the issue of segregation and inspiring other civil rights protests and movements in the united states. Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist born in Tuskegee, Alabama on February 4, 1913. Leona and James McCauley, her parents, were both African Americans who worked as teachers and carpenters, respectively. Rosa Parks was raised in a segregated world where racial discrimination was commonplace. Regardless, her mother instilled in her a strong sense of self-worth and taught her to advocate for herself and others. Rosa Parks succeeded academically in a segregated school in Montgomery, Alabama. She, however, had to drop out of high school in order to care for her grandmother who was sick. She eventually finished her secondary school career at the Montgomery Industrial School for Girls.
Rosa joined the Montgomery chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in the 1940s and became involved in civil rights action. She was the chapter's secretary and
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Her refusal to give her seat on the bus was a catalyst for change, inspiring others to take action and demand equal rights for all people. Her courage and determination helped to break down the barriers of segregation and paved the way for future generations to fight for justice and equality. Park's influence on culture can be seen in the countless books, movies, and songs that have been inspired by her story as well as in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and social justice. Her accomplishments continue to inspire people around the world to stand up for what they believe in and fight for a better