Rosa Parks was a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, best known for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in 1955, which sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her defiance challenged racial and gender norms, as Black women were often expected to remain silent in the face of discrimination. Parks’ activism extended beyond this moment—she fought for racial and gender equality throughout her life, advocating for Black women’s rights and justice for survivors of sexual violence. Her legacy continues to inspire feminist movements, especially those focused on intersectionality and racial justice.
