Rosa Parks

Description:

Rosa Parks grew up during segregation in Alabama, but she was taught to respect herself and stand up for her rights. In 1955, Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

subjects: Race relations,  African American women,  African Americans,  Civil rights,  Juvenile literature,  Segregation in transportation,  Civil rights workers,  Parks, rosa, 1913-2005,  Parks, rosa, 1913-2005, juvenile literature,  Parks, Rosa, 1913-2005 -- Juvenile literature,  African American women -- Alabama -- Juvenile literature,  African Americans -- Civil rights -- 20th century -- Alabama -- Juvenile literature,  African Americans -- Alabama -- Juvenile literature,  Civil rights workers -- Alabama -- Juvenile literature,  Segregation in transportation -- 20th century -- Alabama -- Juvenile literature,  Montgomery (Ala.) -- Juvenile literature,  Montgomery (Ala.) -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature

People: Rosa Parks (1913-2005)

Places: Alabama,  Montgomery (Ala.)

Times: 20th century