Rosa Park’s Niece Is Not Here For The…

Following David Dao’s violent removal from a United Airlines plane, many people have rallied around the victim. In a press conference,…
01.07.76

5-Year-Old Recreates Iconic Photos Of Notable Black Women…

Lola Jones is serving up some serious #BlackGirlMagic transforming herself into the likes of Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks and Angela…
01.01.70

Little Caesars Founder Paid Rosa Parks’ Rent For…

Detroit businessman Mike Ilitch offered to pay Parks' housing for as long as necessary after a 1994 burglary.
01.01.70

Is It 1955 Or 2016? Black Woman Forced…

While on her way to a family function in Sacramento, Toni Young claims a Greyhound driver forced her to give…
09.14.75

Rosa Parks’ Family Loses First Amendment Lawsuit Against…

The heirs of beloved Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks have recently taken a loss in a Michigan court.
07.13.62

Family Of Rosa Parks Loses First Amendment Lawsuit…

Target will continue to sell commemorative Rosa Parks merchandise. Heirs of the Civil Rights icon believed the retailer had violated…
03.18.62

Feminist Campaign Wants President Obama To Put Woman…

One feminist group wants to give American money a little makeover by putting a woman on the $20 bill. Representation…
01.01.70

Could Rosa Parks Or Harriet Tubman Be On…

Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, has been the face of the $20 bill since 1928. 87…
08.20.16

Rosa Parks Archive To Open For Public View…

The “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,” Rosa Parks‘ (pictured) memorabilia has been archived at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. and…
01.01.70

Chicago Man Charged With Hate Crime For Slapping,…

Chicago business owner David C. Nicosia, 55, faces multiple charges after slapping and spitting on Judge Arnette Hubbard, 79, an…
01.01.70

When College Students Write Worse Papers Than Kindergarteners

The value of education for a college athlete has been called into question more times than anyone can count. Some…
08.23.76

GOP Thanks Rosa Parks For ‘Ending Racism,’ Black…

Fifty-eight years ago today, Rosa Parks, then 43-years-old, became a lightening rod for the Civil Rights Movement when she was…
01.16.22

Cymphonique Miller Honors Rosa Parks For Black History…

Black History Month is in full effect. Nickelodeon is participating by having stars of their shows recite poetry for influential…
12.28.75

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Rosa Parks

As we celebrate Black History month, we pay tribute to Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks was a modest seamstress on her…
08.07.17
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