Rosa Parks not only sparked the bus boycott, but also made a lasting impact on civil rights. Her refusal to give up her seat on that Montgomery bus started a movement that changed history. She inspired people to fight against racial segregation and discrimination. Her participation in historical speeches influenced others to take action. Rosa also fought for African Americans through court cases, protests, and marches. Rosa Parks became a symbol of hope and played a vital role in the civil rights movement. Rosa Parks founded the Montgomery NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Youth Council. The NAACP works to remove all barriers to racial discrimination through a democratic process. They waged legislative battles, gathered and published statistics, and organized mass protests. …show more content…
States, 1910). Freedom riders were arrested for challenging Jimmy Crow's laws; bails were posted by the NAACP. As claimed by the same article, “The NAACP even posted bail for hundreds of Freedom Riders in the 1960s who had traveled to Mississippi to register black voters and challenge Jim Crow policies.” Being a part of the NAACP and its philosophy further supports Rosa’s case of doing more for the Civil Rights Movement. Rosa Parks also advocated for civil rights by participating in speeches and protests around the United States. She spoke out to 25,000 people at the Alabama Freedom March on March 25,