Facts About Rosa Parks You Probably Didn’t Know

Source: Win McNamee / Getty 5 Facts About Rosa Parks You Probably Didn’t Know When people think of Rosa Parks, they often remember the moment she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955. But her life and legacy go far beyond that single act of courage. Here are five powerful [...]

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Congressional Black Caucus Holds A News Conference On "Rosa Parks Day Act" — Source: Win McNamee / Getty

5 Facts About Rosa Parks You Probably Didn’t Know

When people think of Rosa Parks, they often remember the moment she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955.

But her life and legacy go far beyond that single act of courage. Here are five powerful facts that reveal just how impactful she truly was.

Here’s 5 Facts About Rosa Parks You Probably Didnt Know!

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