Rosa Parks

Born in Tuskegee, Alabama

Feb 4, 1913

Rosa Parks was born on Febuary 3, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama.

Joins NAACP

Dec 1, 1932

Rosa joins NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) and becomes active in the civil rights movement.

Marries Raymond Parks

Dec 18, 1932

Rosa Parks married Raymond Parks on December 18, 1932.

Montgomery Bus Boycott

Period: Dec 1, 1955 to Dec 20, 1956

The Montgomery Bus Boycott lasted from December 1, 1955 to December 20, 1956. It began because Rosa Parks didn't give up her seat to a white on the bus so she got arrested and the Montgomery Bus Boycott began.

NAACP awards Rosa the Spingarn Medal

Aug 30, 1979

On August 30, 1979 Rosa was awarded the Spingarn Medal by MAACP. The Spingarn Medal is given annually by the NAACP for outstanding achievement by an African American.

Attacked in her apartment

Aug 30, 1994

On August 30, 1994 Rosa was attacked in her apartment by Joseph Skipper.

Rosa Dies

Oct 28, 2005

On October 28, 2005 Rosa dies at the age of 92 years old.