Biography
(1913–2005) – Rosa Parks was an American civil rights activist best known for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. Her arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement.
Achievements
- Her defiance became a symbol of the fight against racial segregation.
- Worked as a secretary and youth advisor for the NAACP, promoting civil rights activism.
- Received numerous honors, including the Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Leadership Focus
Category: Political / Civil Rights Leadership