Civil rights leaders celebrate 70th anniversary of Montgomery Bus Boycott
The events both reflected on the history of the movement and on the future of the fight for civil rights.
Rosa Parks
Youth summit launches 381-day campaign honoring Rosa Parks’ legacy
A new generation of civil rights advocates will convene in Montgomery near where Rosa Parks was arrested 70 years ago to strengthen their communities.
December 5, 2025
Bells toll across country to honor 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks arrest
From Alabama to Washington, D.C., communities paused simultaneously to honor the exact moment a quiet act of defiance changed history.
Rep. Sewell releases video urging passage of the Rosa Parks Day Act
Sewell released a video commemorating the 70th anniversary of Parks' arrest, advocating for the first federal holiday honoring a woman.
December 2, 2025
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks’ federal holiday
If established, Rosa Parks Day would become the first federal holiday to honor a woman.
February 5, 2025
Troy University to host celebration of Rosa Parks’ life and legacy
The event will include free admission to the museum and special programs honoring Parks’ life and legacy.
Montgomery to host Rosa Parks Day events honoring Civil Rights legacy
Rosa Parks Day celebrates Parks’ courageous act of defiance on Dec. 1, 1955, which helped ignite the Civil Rights Movement.
November 28, 2024
Montgomery’s SYLDI to honor Rosa Parks, nine women carrying her legacy forward
Nine remarkable women will be honored this weekend in Montgomery for their embodiment of her strength and dignity.
December 1, 2023
Rep. Sewell leads the push for Rosa Parks Federal Holiday
The bill would make December 1 a federal holiday commemorating the arrest of Rosa Parks.
November 30, 2023
Montgomery marks 68th Bus Boycott Anniversary with tribute to Rosa Parks
From Dec. 1 to 4, Montgomery will observe the 68th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott with an array of events
November 29, 2023