TED-Ed: The hidden life of Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks, a key figure in the civil rights movement, began her activism in 1944 by investigating racial violence. Despite personal risks, she joined the NAACP and became a pivotal strategist. Her refusal to give up her bus seat in 1955 sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, leading to a Supreme Court ruling against segregation. Despite facing threats and unemployment, Parks continued her activism in Detroit, supporting civil rights for decades. Her legacy as a fearless advocate for equality endures.

What was Rosa Parks' role in the case of Recy Taylor?

• She was a witness.

• She was a defense attorney.

• She was an emissary for the NAACP.

• She was a juror.

Who was Rosa Parks married to, and what was his involvement in civil rights?

• Raymond Parks, who was a barber and involved with the NAACP.

• Martin Luther King Jr., who was a pastor and civil rights leader.

• Malcolm X, who was a minister and activist.

• John Conyers, who was a congressman.

What significant event did Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat lead to?

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Selma to Montgomery March

• The Montgomery Bus Boycott

• The March on Washington

How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?

• 2 years

• 381 days

• 100 days

• 24 hours

After moving to Detroit, what role did Rosa Parks take on?

• She became a school teacher.

• She worked as a seamstress and later for Congressman John Conyers.

• She became a mayor.

• She retired from activism.