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There are many important figures in American History. During the Civil Rights Movement, one of the most important and endearing figures was Rosa Parks. Watch this video to learn some interesting facts about this famous Civil Rights figure.


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To learn more about Rosa Parks, read this National Geographic article. Segregation laws were called Jim Crow Laws. Learn more about what Jim Crow Laws were in this article. While the Montgomery Bus Boycott is one of the most famous boycotts during the Civil Rights Era, there are more boycotts. To learn more about boycotts, please read this article.
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Rosa Parks was a "regular" person who took her passion for social justice and helped change the face of America. When you are looking forward to your life, make sure that you are purposeful and passionate about what you want to change.

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