Rosa Parks passed away last night. She was an icon of the civil rights movement, and a quiet example of strength and conviction for more than a generation of Americans. Always sad to see a bright light go out, but her life was long and her legacy immeasurable. Here are an assortment of good Rosa Parks resources:
- A biography and interview at the Academy of Achievement.
- The profile from Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential Figures of the 20th century.
- A partial timeline of her life.
- A collection of quotes from famous folks in response to her death (from the AP).
- A site calling itself the Rosa Parks portal, with links to many more resources, newspaper articles, and other good stuff.
Update: here's a nice gallery of photos at the Washington Post. It also has this great quote:
I am leaving this legacy to all of you... to bring peace, justice, equality, love and a fulfillment of what our lives should be. Without vision, the people will perish, and without courage and inspiration, dreams will die -- the dream of freedom and peace.( via Bitch, PhD)
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