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Born
Civil rights leader Rosa Parks was born. -
Moved to Pine Level, Alabama
Rosa went to live with her grandparents ,at years old, who had been slaves. They taught her that all people should be treated equally. -
School Age
Rosa was able to attend school. The problem was she could only attend segregated schools. These schools were not well funded or equipped correctly. The building was one room for K-6 and they had to take all their books and materials home so they wouldn't be stolen or destroyed. -
Moved to Montgomery, Alabama
At age 11, Rosa moved to Montgomery. She continued to go to school. -
Marriage
Rosa got married to Raymond Parks, He was barber. Both shared a dislike for segregation laws. They both belonged to the NAACP who were working towards equal rights for African Americans. -
Bus Boycott
Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white man. Rosa was arrested. Her arrest led to a boycott of African American's refusing to ride the city buses. It lasted for 1 year. -
Supreme Court Case
Rosa wins her case at the Supreme Court. The court decides that public bus segregation is illegal. -
Medal of Freedom
Rosa spends her life fighting for equal rights. In 1996 she is award the Presidential Medal of Freedom. -
Death
Rosa died at the age of 92. She is known as the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement."
