Sixty years ago today, Rosa Parks sat down, took a load off, and unwittingly became the icon of the Civil Rights Movement. For one year, African Americans boycotted the bus system in Alabama. For one year, they protested, marched, and protested some more with their dollars and their sense. Thanks to Rosa, and many who have come after her, African Americans have come a long … [Read more...]
Would You Vote to Put Rosa Parks on a $20 Bill?
By Lyndra Vassar To celebrate the 100th anniversary of women gaining voting rights, a new feminist campaign, Women on 20s, wants to change the face of U.S. currency. The campaign aims to garner enough support to convince President Obama to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill with women who have made equal, if not substantially more, contributions to American … [Read more...]
Rosa Parks Artifacts Sold to Foundation for $4.5 Million
The Howard G. Buffet Foundation, belonging to the son of billionaire investor, Warren Buffet, has purchased hundreds of artifacts belonging to civil rights icon, Ms. Rosa Parks, for $4.5 million. Among the artifacts belonging to the civil rights pioneer were letters from presidents, her Presidential Medal of Freedom, and even a post card signed by Dr. Martin Luther King, … [Read more...]
Today’s Inspiration 11/23/2009
Each person must live their life as a model for others. -Rosa Parks … [Read more...]
Today’s Inspiration 10/2/2009
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 … [Read more...]