Remembering Rosa Parks

The video discusses the pivotal role of Rosa Parks in the civil rights movement, highlighting her courageous act of defiance against segregation laws in Montgomery, Alabama. Reverend Joseph Lowery and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton reflect on Parks' impact, noting her as a catalyst for youth activism and the broader civil rights movement. The Montgomery Bus Boycott, sparked by Parks' actions, is explored as a significant event leading to further civil rights advancements. Parks is remembered as a humble yet powerful symbol of resistance and change.

What were the feelings of the citizens of Montgomery regarding the segregation policies?

What did Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton mean by saying that Rosa Parks' act was a 'quiet revolutionary act'?

How did Rosa Parks' quiet demeanor contribute to her role in the civil rights movement?