Rosa Parks was an African-American civil rights activist who played a pivotal role in the American Civil Rights Movement. Born on February 4, 1913, Parks became known as the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement" for her courageous act of defying racial segregation in Montgomery, Alabama. On December 1, 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger, despite the discriminatory laws of the time. This simple act of resistance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a year-long protest that eventually led to the desegregation of public transportation in the United States. Parks' unwavering determination to fight for equality and justice inspired countless others and left an indelible mark on American history.
