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Started by Anonymous 22 years, 1 month ago
Rosa Parks\' arrest for refusing to yield her seat on the bus in the racially segregated bus system in Montgomery, Alabama touched off the 1955 Bus Boycott. It was this boycott that launched our country\'s Civil Rights Movement. The quiet courage of one woman changed the course of American History and came to symbolize the power of a non-violent protest and demonstrated the impact one person taking a stand for justice can have. Rosa Parks continues to dedicate her life to universal human rights and has become a living icon for freedom. Our country continues to commit a grave injustice by not having even one national holiday recognizing the contributions of a woman. Let\'s correct that and at the same time honor Rosa Parks. Let\'s celebrate her stand for human rights by making her birthday, February 4, the first national holiday which recognizes the heroic contributions of a woman, one who takes a stand for the dignity and future happiness of all people and contributes immeasurably to our country\'s greatness. We, the undersigned, do hereby support making Rosa Parks\' birthday a national holiday.

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August 23, 2004

The path forward is exhausting and often feels like shouting into the wind. I keep reading the stories you leave here because they remind me why this fight for a national holiday is necessary. We are staying the course even if the progress is slow.

August 23, 2004

Reaching this milestone feels heavy given how long we have been fighting for this recognition. I am tired but seeing this movement grow makes it clear that we cannot turn back now.

6 Comments

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Marcus Castillo
22 years ago Featured

LONG OVERDUE. She changed everything for us.

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Sarah Delgado
22 years ago Featured

Its about time we started honoring our history. Rosa Parks deserves this more than anyone.

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Jessica Walker
22 years ago Featured

one woman really did change the world. her birthday should be celebrated by everyone in this country.

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Linda Afolabi
22 years ago Featured

Yes!! A national holiday for her is the least we can do. She is a hero.

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Robert Okafor
22 years ago Featured

True American icon. She stood up when no one else would and we all owe her a debt of gratitude.

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David Karimi
22 years ago Featured

why dont we have this yet?? lets get it done.

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