Celebrate the life and legacy of Rosa Parks with this special collection from PBS. While Parks may not be the first African American to challenge the status quo of segregation laws in the south, her quiet yet courageous act of protest in 1955 earned her the nickname "Mother of the Freedom Movement." This collection features web-exclusive features from trusted public media partners that will connect you directly to a partner website or allow you to watch a preview below. Get started now. Be inspired by the legacy of Rosa Parks.
Rosa Parks: A Biography
Nicknamed "Mother of the Freedom Movement," Rosa Parks' quiet, yet defiant refusal to give up her seat in 1955 sparked one of the most influential civil rights protests in the nation's history. Photo courtesy The Henry Ford
"I won't be pushed around."
December 1: Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat for a white passenger, leading to her arrest and sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
What might they reveal about this civil rights trailblazer? From Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
Rules for Riding Desegregated Buses
Check out this pamphlet from Dec. 19, 1956, which outlines the rules of riding desegregated buses
Learning Media: An Interview with Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks describes her role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Rosa Parks’ 100th Birthday Celebration
Detroit Public Television and The Henry Ford in Deaborn - home of the Rosa Parks Bus - marked this special occasion with a full day of performances and events below. Continue the celebrations online.
Photo Gallery of the Montgomery Bus Boycotts, Eyes on The Prize
President Barack Obama sits on the famed Rosa Parks bus, Need to Know
