Rosa Parks

Definition

Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist who became known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. She refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus, sparking a major protest and becoming a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement.

Related terms

Civil Rights Movement: The Civil Rights Movement refers to the social and political struggle by African Americans in the mid-20th century to gain equal rights under the law, including desegregation and voting rights.

Segregation: Segregation refers to the enforced separation of different racial or ethnic groups in society, particularly through laws or policies that discriminate against certain groups.

Desegregation: Desegregation is the process of ending racial segregation, allowing people of different races to have equal access and opportunities in areas such as education, transportation, and public facilities.