Most popular for starting the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa was 5 feet, 3 inches tall.
In 1993, She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.
She grew up on a farm in Alabama.
The United States Congress called the Mother of the Modern Day Civil Rights Movement.
She sued rap duo Outkast.
Rosa Parks: Each person must live their life as a model for others.
Rosa Parks: (on refusing to give up her seat on the bus to a white male) The only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
Rosa Parks: I do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day, but I don't think there is anything such as complete happiness. It pains me that there is still a lot of Klan activity and racism. I think when you say you're happy, you have everything that you need and everything that you want, and nothing more to wish for. I haven't reached that stage yet.
Rosa Parks: Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
Rosa Parks: I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.
Rosa Parks: I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.