Whites would accuse you of causing trouble when all you were doing was acting like a normal human being instead of cringing. Rosa Parks accuseactcause Change image and share on social
God has always given me the strength to say what is right. Rosa Parks godstrength Change image and share on social
My only concern was to get home after a hard day's work. Rosa Parks concerndayhard Change image and share on social
As far back as I can remember, I knew there was something wrong with our way of life when people could be mistreated because of the color of their skin. Rosa Parks backcolorknow Change image and share on social
I have never been what you would call just an integrationist. I know I've been called that... Integrating that bus wouldn't mean more equality. Even when there was segregation, there was plenty of integration in the South, but it was for the benefit and convenience of the white person, not us. Rosa Parks benefitbuscall share on social
People always say that I didn't give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn't true. I was not tired physically... No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in. Rosa Parks givepeoplephysically Change image and share on social
I have been refused entrance on the buses because I would not pay my fare at the front and go around to the rear door to enter. That was the custom if the bus was crowded up to the point where the white passengers would start occupying. Rosa Parks busbusecrowd share on social
I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear. Rosa Parks diminishfearknow Change image and share on social
I talked and talked of everything I know about the white man's inhuman treatment of the Negro. Rosa Parks inhumanmannegro Change image and share on social
Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others. Rosa Parks continuedeedlive Change image and share on social