Rosa Parks: Her life and legacy on civil rights activism

Since her refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama on December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks became a central leader in the struggle for freedom and equality in the United States and a catalyst to the Civil Rights Movement. Seventy years later, the legacy of Rosa Parks still inspires movements for social change and collective action.

On December 11, join the Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion Initiative at Brookings in honoring and reflecting on the 70-year legacy of Rosa Parks. Experts in civil rights history, Black women’s collective action, and economic development will share their reflections on the impact of Rosa Parks from 1955 to the present day. Panelists will discuss the next wave of civil rights policies, legislative action, and civic engagement.

This event will be open to watch online. Online viewers can submit questions via e-mail to [email protected].