The Michigan high school seniors are the latest recipients of scholarships honoring civil rights activist Rosa Parks.

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Taylor had a pre-existing relationship with the fashion house, which printed his 2017 portrait “A Young Master” on ... media asking why an outline of Rosa Parks was printed on the singer ...

No respect," a second person added. "I really wish I hadn't looked to see why Rosa Parks was trending. Young lady, we don't put a civil rights icon on our kitty, mkay," a third posted, while ...