by McDonough, Yona Zeldis.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Who was-- ? Published by : Grosset & Dunlap, (New York :) Physical details: 106 p. : ill., map ; 20 cm. Subject(s): African American women --Biography | African Americans | Civil rights workers | African Americans | Segregation in transportation Year : 2010
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01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Elementary | 921 PAR | Available | |
| Stratford Elementary | 921 PAR | Available |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 106).
Who was Rosa Parks? -- Down on the farm -- City lights -- Life with Raymond -- The call to action -- Back of the bus -- A visit to Highlander -- A new day -- "No riders today!" -- Moving ahead.
In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement."