Metro Denver residents can ride Regional Transportation District buses and trains for free on Tuesday, Transit Equity Day, to honor civil rights leader Rosa Parks. RTD CEO and General Manager Debra Johnson announced the zero-fare day in Denver’s City Park Monday, standing by the statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Another statue commemorates Rosa Parks, who in 1955 refused to give up her seat and move to the back of a bus in Montgomery, Alabama…

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She stood up for her rights by staying seated: Rosa Parks gave the US civil rights movement a huge boost and inspired Martin Luther King Jr. Rosa Parks: Icon of US Civil Rights Movement.

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The first-of-its-kind Rosa Parks Elementary all-school assembly included a debut performance of the song, “We Ride with Rosa,” by Portland-based musician ...

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By Malaika Jabali ·Updated February 4, 2025 Today, February 4, marks what would have been Rosa Parks’ 112th birthday, a moment to honor her unwavering fight for civil rights. Often recognized as part of the ‘Holy Trinity’ of Black leaders celebrated during Black History Month—alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman—her story is one we think we know well. Even though public schools select a few “safe” Black folks for us to learn about…

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Rosa Parks is often remembered as the quiet seamstress who ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Yet, her history as an advocate against sexual violence is often overlooked. Parks’ work demonstrates how the fight against sexual violence is inseparably linked to the fight against systemic oppression, particularly racism, sexism, and misogynoir. The post Beyond the Bus: Rosa Parks’ History of Fighting Sexual Violence and Systemic Oppression appeared…

RTD bus and train rides free Tuesday to honor civil rights leader Rosa Parks

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