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.

Jacob Holmes

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December 3, 2025

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.

Alex Jobin

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January 28, 2025

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