Mrs. Parks was 42 when she committed an act of defiance in 1955 that was to change the course of American history and earn her the title "mother of the civil rights movement."
Rosa Parks died tonight, at 92 years old.
- "All I was doing was trying to get home from work."
- "Whatever my individual desires were to be free, I was not alone. There were many others who felt the same way."
- "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in."
- "I knew someone had to take the first step and I made up my mind not to move."
- "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."
(Quotes from Brainy Quote and About.com)
God, I love the last quote. I've never seen that one before and I'm going to print it out and post it somewhere where I see it every day.
Rest in peace, brave Rosa.
And thanks for posting this, Dylie.
Posted by: Lori | October 25, 2005 at 06:45 PM