DECEMBER 1: ROSA PARKS REFUSES TO GIVE UP SEAT, 1955
On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat for a white passenger, leading to her arrest and sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
For many, this day became a symbolic start for the civil rights movement.
American Experience’s acclaimed “Eyes on The Prize” series covered all the major events of the civil rights movement.On the accompanying site, read the national press during the boycott and browse through photos of Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and even ordinary citizens who participated in this historic campaign for equality.
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nicki minaj meets sophia grace on ellen singing superbass
Cutest thing I’ve seen this week. The babygirls were TOO hype! I love that Nicki stressed to them to put school first. And fuck it, I’d been on the fence about being a Nicki fan but I think this just solidified me as an official one. Whatever. [:
PS. Let’s talk about Nicki’s top and skirt though. UGH <33333
was bout to upload this. amazing amazing amazing. Ellen brings people together and makes little girls dreams come true. i love it.
Lello Bookshop in Porto, Portugal
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he was 14 years old. george junius stinney, jr. (1929-1944) the youngest person to ever be executed in the us. police coerced a confession from him, claiming he had killed two white girls.
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