Rosa Parks
“I was awe-struck. The spirituality of what she represents was palpable in the room. The significance of what she did has meant more to me as an adult than it did as a child. It all came flooding back in there. I’ll never forget this moment.” - Jennifer Simmons, 43, of Richmond, Va. after paying her respects.
Rosa didn’t just decide to stay seated on that bus that day; she had examples, and she had training — as well as her courage. Among other events in her life which prepared her was a workshop at the Highlander Center in Tennessee, in 1955. She revisited again 100 days into the 381 day boycott of the Montgomery bus system. Here is Highlander’s tribute to her. And here are some fine photos
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