Today is: Rosa Parks Day

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Rosa Parks, joined by Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson, speaks at a news conference at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport following her arrival in Phoenix on Jan. 14, 1993, to celebrate Arizona's first official paid Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Rosa Parks, joined by Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson, speaks at a news conference at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport following her arrival in Phoenix on Jan. 14, 1993, to celebrate Arizona's first official paid Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
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Rosa Parks Day celebrates the legacy of Rosa Parks, a woman who is a symbol of equality, civil rights, and the American Civil Rights Movement. The holiday is celebrated on either February 4, her birthday, or on December 1, the anniversary of the date in 1955 on which she refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Various states officially observe the holiday on one of the two dates. Some municipalities officially mark the day as well. The holiday can also be observed unofficially on either date by all who wish to do so. Beyond remembering the legacy of Rosa Parks, the day promotes civil rights and equal opportunities in the present day. Events and activities are often organized by church leaders, politicians, and leaders of organizations.

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