This Day In History: Rosa Parks Arrested
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VIA offers free rides Wednesday in honor of Rosa Parks' historic protest nearly 70 years ago
Rosa Parks Day is observed on different days from state to state. During Texas’ 87th Legislative session in 2021, legislators approved HB3481, designating Dec. 1 as Rosa Parks Day. VIA is offering the free rides on Wednesday because Dec.
KAT reserves seats in honor of Rosa Parks Day
On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery Alabama, Rosa Parks, was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white person, in defiance of Jim Crow segregation laws. This event helped spark the Montgomery bus boycott and the civil rights movement which would revolutionize rights for Black Americans.
Mankato Honors Rosa Parks with Reserved Bus Seats to Inspire Reflection and Dialogue on Equality
Mankato, Minnesota commemorates Rosa Parks Day by reserving a bus seat to honor her civil rights legacy from December 1 to 8.
MATA to honor Rosa Parks with live history monologue aboard Memphis bus
Rosa Parks Day was Sunday. But the legacy of the civil rights activist will continue to shine Monday as MATA will commemorate her life with live history monologues abroad a Memphis bus.
VIA to offer free rides on Wednesday in honor of Rosa Parks
VIA Metropolitan Transit will offer fare-free service on Wednesday in observance of Rosa Parks Day, honoring the civil rights icon.
Huntsville transit offers free rides in Honor of Rosa Parks Day
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. Her action began a chain reaction that reshaped America.
Knoxville Area Transit saves a seat on every bus in honor of Rosa Parks
In honor of the 69th anniversary of Rosa Parks refusing to leave her seat on the bus, KAT remembers her with a plaque on every bus.
Alabama Cities To Honor Anniversary Of Historic Bus Boycott And Rosa Parks Day With Free Bus Rides
The Alabama cities of Montgomery and Huntsville will honor the 69th anniversary of the bus boycotts on Rosa Parks Day.
MATA to honor Rosa Parks with live history monologue on bus
Rosa Parks Day was Sunday. But the legacy of the civil rights activist will continue to be spotlighted Monday as MATA will commemorate her with live history monologues abroad a Memphis bus.
Tyler Transit buses to honor Rosa Parks Day
The City of Tyler said that each Tyler Transit bus will have an honorary reserved seat on Monday for Rosa Parks Day. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas, bringing you the latest local stories,
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Skating to return to Rosa Parks Circle Thursday
Preparations are still underway and there's a winter storm warning for much of West Michigan, but skating at Rosa Parks ...
Rosa Parks' arrest sparks bus boycott, Prohibition ends: News Journal archives, Dec. 1-7
Traffic crashes skyrocket in 1924, Prohibition ends in 1933, Rosa Parks’ arrest sparks boycott in 1955, New Castle County ...
Montgomery to commemorate 69th anniversary of Bus Boycott
The City of Montgomery is set to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott on Monday. The city will also ...