Celebrating the legacy of Rosa Parks

70 years later

Civil rights and social justice are still central issues in American life 70 years after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. This series honors her commitment to social change, inspiring women to lead policy and community organizing.

Race in Public Policy Rosa Parks: A mother of the movement and the Black community

Jasmine C. Jackson

December 9, 2025

Sheila Watkins (right) and her daughter ride a restored Montgomery bus from the Rosa Parks Museum—the same model Parks rode—after paying their respects at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Montgomery, Alabama, on Oct. 29, 2005.

Race in Public Policy Honoring Rosa Parks’ life and legacy: Black women’s roles in social movements and civic engagement

Nadia E. Brown, Christine M. Slaughter

December 8, 2025

Race in Public Policy Rosa Parks: Lessons learned for the future of civil rights

Keon L. Gilbert, Nicol Turner Lee

December 10, 2025

Past Event

December 11

2025

Social Equity & Inclusion Rosa Parks: Her life and legacy on civil rights activism

Online Only

Thursday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

This act of civil disobedience ignited the Civil Rights movement, forever shifting American politics and society to be more inclusive.
Keon Gilbert