Entity: ROSA-PARKS
Rosa Parks was an African-American woman who became a symbol of the civil rights movement in the United States after refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955.
ROSA-PARKS
Etymology
The term 'Rosa Parks' is derived from the name of Rosa Parks, a prominent figure in the civil rights movement.
Definition
Rosa Parks refers to a courageous individual who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955, sparking the national Civil Rights movement.
Historical Context
Rosa Parks' act of defiance took place during a time of deep-seated racial segregation in the United States, particularly in the southern states.
Cultural Significance
Rosa Parks' refusal to comply with segregation laws on public transportation symbolized a turning point in the civil rights movement, inspiring others to stand up against injustice.
Related Concepts
Rosa Parks is often associated with key figures and events in the civil rights movement, such as Martin Luther King Jr. and the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
See Also
A courageous figure in the civil rights movement who sparked change by refusing to comply with segregation laws on public transportation.