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.

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