Rosa Parks ( 04 February 1913 – 24 October 2005) was an African American civil rights activist best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a key event in the American civil rights movement.
On 01 December 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white man, as was required by the city's segregation laws. Her arrest led to widespread protests and, eventually, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a coordinated effort by the African American community to boycott the city's buses in protest against segregation.
The boycott, which lasted for more than a year, ended with a Supreme Court ruling that segregation on public buses was unconstitutional. Rosa Parks' act of civil disobedience and her steadfast commitment to justice made her an iconic figure in the struggle for civil rights.
Rosa Parks continued her activism throughout her life, working with the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) and contributing to the broader civil rights movement. Her legacy extends beyond the Montgomery Bus Boycott, symbolizing the courage and determination of individuals in the fight against racial segregation and injustice.
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