Rosa Parks
An activist in civil rights, known for her role in the Montgomery bus boycott
Real World Example
Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist who became famous for refusing to give up her seat to a white person on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. Her brave action sparked the Montgomery bus boycott, a pivotal event in the fight against racial segregation in the United States. At the time, her actions mattered because they challenged unjust laws and inspired many people to join the civil rights movement. Her legacy continues to inspire people to stand up against injustice and work for equality. For example, students today might think of her when they stand up for a classmate being treated unfairly, showing courage and promoting fairness in their own communities.
