Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist who became known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. She refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus, sparking a major protest and becoming a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement.
Civil Rights Movement: The Civil Rights Movement refers to the social and political struggle by African Americans in the mid-20th century to gain equal rights under the law, including desegregation and voting rights.
Segregation: Segregation refers to the enforced separation of different racial or ethnic groups in society, particularly through laws or policies that discriminate against certain groups.
Desegregation: Desegregation is the process of ending racial segregation, allowing people of different races to have equal access and opportunities in areas such as education, transportation, and public facilities.
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