Remembering Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks was a hero. She didn't fight in any wars, she didn't compete in any sporting events, and she didn't hold any political office. But she was hero just the same.

Very few people are not familiar with the woman who refused to give up her seat on the bus. And even if we have not heard her story, we all live with the repercussions of her actions. Rosa Parks was a major influence in the Civil Rights Movement, giving supporters of equal rights for African-Americans a figure head to rally behind. Her seemingly small act inspired many people, the courage she displayed being reflected in numerous people in her wake.

Rosa Parks died on October 24 of this year. Not only was she the first woman to lay in state at the National Rotunda ins Washington, D.C., but she was also the first person to have never been President. She deserved no less; she is one of the most important historical figures of our time. Her story is a testament to the powers of small acts by ordinary people.

The Wayne County Public Library will be honoring Rosa Parks in a Memoriam program on Tuesday, November 22 at 6:30 PM. The event is open to the public. We hope the community comes together to give honor to this remarkable woman.

The Wayne County Public Library invites you to share your thoughts about Rosa Parks and her legacy in the comments section.