Posted by admin on November 13, 2009 under Quotes, Resources, Rosa Parks Quotes, Rosa Parks Resources | 
“Children are my passion and I believe that everyone can make a difference in their lives. Our young people are curious, eager to learn, and need the guidance of mentors who care about their development. After all, they are our future and we must someday depend on their leadership. We hope to encourage an environment of dignity, responsibility, and a commitment to treat others as we wish to be treated.” - Rosa Parks, 1987
Commemorating the establishment of the Rosa & Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development
See: http://www.rosaparks.org/
Posted by admin on November 5, 2009 under More..., Rosa Parks More Information |
Here are a few sound clips of Rosa Parks speaking.
http://www.soundboard.com/sb/Rosa_Parks_Rights_audio.aspx
and here are some interviews with Rosa Parks, with transcripts:
http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/par0int-1
Posted by admin on October 26, 2009 under Fun Facts, Rosa Parks Fun Facts |
On the afternoon of Rosa Parks’ court trial, the Montgomery Improvement Association was formed. So as not to ruffle any local activists’ feathers, the members elected as their president a relative newcomer to Montgomery, the young minister of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church: the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Posted by admin on October 25, 2009 under Challenges, Rosa Parks Challenges |
Virtue: Courage
How did Rosa Parks exemplify the virtue of courage?
In what ways can you be brave even when you are scared?
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