Ep. 271
Rosa Parks’ autobiography, Rosa Parks: My Story, recounts her life from childhood to her role as a civil rights icon. Parks describes growing up in the segregated South, detailing the racism and discrimination she faced. She highlights the influence of her family, particularly her outspoken grandfather, and her involvement with the NAACP. The narrative covers key events, including her marriage to Raymond Parks, her work with E.D. Nixon, and the pivotal bus incident that sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Parks also reflects on the challenges and triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement, her move to Detroit, and her later life dedicated to youth development. Her personal account offers a unique perspective on the struggle for racial equality in America.