Rosa Parks' Milestones
Birth
Rosa Parks was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, to James and Leona McCauley.
Moved to Pine Level
Moved with her family to Pine Level, Alabama.
Attended segregated schools
Attended segregated schools in Pine Level and Montgomery.
Left high school
Left high school to care for her ill grandmother and mother.
Married Raymond Parks
Married Raymond Parks, a barber and early NAACP member.
Returned and graduated
Returned to school and earned her high school diploma.
NAACP involvement
Became secretary of the Montgomery chapter of the NAACP, working for civil rights.
Investigated Recy Taylor case
Helped investigate the Recy Taylor case, a catalyst for the civil rights movement.
Refused bus seat
Refused to give up her seat to a white passenger, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Her arrest led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the U.S. civil rights movement.
Lost job and faced threats
Lost her job and faced threats due to her activism.
Moved to Detroit
Moved to Detroit, Michigan, where she continued to work for civil rights.
Worked for Congressman John Conyers
Worked as a secretary and receptionist for Congressman John Conyers in Detroit.
Published autobiography
Published her autobiography 'Rosa Parks: My Story.'
Congressional Gold Medal
Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for her role in the civil rights movement.
Death
Rosa Parks died in Detroit, Michigan, at age 92.