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Rosa Parks: A Brief Summary African American Activist

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Rosa Parks was an extraordinary African American activist who believed in civil rights for everyone of every race. Due to her braveness and sacrifice, her heroic actions brought forth the civil rights that are still enforced today. Rosa was born February fourth,1913 to James and Leona Parks in Alabama. Her parents were separated, but they both tried their best for Rosa and her education and moved to Montgomery. During this time, her mother became very sick and Rosa’s only way of helping her was to drop out of school. Once she was married to Raymond Parks, she took this opportunity to finish school where she became the secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). It was December first,1955 when she

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