Lawmakers Push For Rosa Parks Federal Holiday
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Massachusetts declared Feb. 4 as Rosa Parks Day
Gov. Maura Healey designated Feb. 4 in Massachusetts as Rosa Parks Day, in celebration of the civil rights activist's legacy of advocating for racial equality and change.
Every Bus and Train in DC Has a Seat Reserved for Rosa Parks Today
There’s a seat reserved for Rosa Parks on every Metrobus and Metrorail train today. February 4 is the birthday of the civil rights legend, who died in 2005. WMATA has previously dedicated seats to Parks on buses to celebrate her birthday, but the transit agency added them to trains this year.
Metro says its again reserving a seat on every bus, train for Rosa Parks' birthday
February 4 marks the birthday of Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks, and 2025 would've been her 112th birthday.To celebrate, Metro said on Tuesday it will again rese
Janesville Transit Honors Rosa Parks
Janesville Transit is recognizing Rosa Parks this week as a civil rights icon and public transit rider.  Transit Director Rebecca Smith says this recognition is part of Transit Equity Day, which coinc
TheRide pays tribute to Rosa Parks with seats reserved on Ann Arbor buses
It’s Transit Equity Day and the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, known as TheRide, is honoring civil rights icon Rosa Parks by reserving a seat for her on each of its buses.
AL Dems file bill to establish Rosa Parks Day
Congresswoman Terri Sewell filed the bill on Rosa Parks' 112th birthday.
Proposed legislation to create new federal holiday to honor Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks Day will serve as a reminder of the power of ordinary Americans to achieve extraordinary social change. And each year, Americans—young and old—can draw
Lawmakers call for Rosa Parks holiday
Not a single federal holiday honors a woman,” said U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio.). Beatty said designating Dec. 1 as Rosa Parks Day would not just be a day off work. “It’s a day to teach, to reflect and to encourage that every child in America knows Rosa Parks,
Alabama Rep. calls for Rosa Parks holiday to counter Trump’s ‘attack’ on Black history
Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell has introduced legislation to create a federal holiday honoring civil rights pioneer Rosa ...
TheRide buses in Ann Arbor are reserving a seat for Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day
On Transit Equity Day, TheRide is honoring Rosa Parks by reserving a seat for her on each bus with a sign commemorating her ...
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TARC saving a seat on all buses in memory of Rosa Parks during Black History Month
Transit Authority of River City is participating in Black History Month this February by recognizing a famous civil rights ...
On Rosa Parks Day in CT, advocates say more funding needed for buses, rail
A coalition of transit riders, environmental activists and students called for bigger and more equitable state investments in ...
Free rides in Portland mark Rosa Parks Day, honoring her role in the fight for equality
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — TriMet riders in Portland will enjoy free rides tomorrow, Feb. 4, in honor of Rosa Parks, as the ...
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Civil rights icon Rosa Parks born in Tuskegee, Alabama
Rosa Parks is known for being a civil rights icon. But did you know that she was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, on Feb. 4, 1913?
CityLink is keeping the life and legacy of Rosa Parks alive
Kelsey Grammer recently revealed to the New York Post the reason why he had a 30-year falling out with “Cheers” co-star Ted ...
Who was Rosa Parks? Meet the woman who changed the course of history
The activist’s refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Alabama helped fuel the Civil Rights Movement.