Standing up for your rights begins with being aware that you have the same rights as everyone else. It then means replying to situations where your rights are being compromised. You have basic rights as a human and member of civilized society, and with those rights, you have the power to implement change and make life more equitable for all. Standing up for your rights and the rights of others is something that few people have the courage to do. One significant figure stands out above the rest due to her courageousness while fighting for her rights. Civil Rights activist Rosa McCauley Parks is a remarkable woman because she stood up against racism, and was an avid advocate for equality.
Parks was born February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama. She was a long-time member of the Montgomery chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). While she was not the first African-American woman to be arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, she generated the spark that …show more content…
While the boycott movement sparked a worldwide interest, that was not her intention. Parks was more of a silent leader. She did what was right when not everyone was watching. She did not set out to make history that evening. Before that day on the bus, she was never one to break rules. Because of her silent actions and success thereof, Parks inspires me to approach my problems humbly and peacefully.
Within Rosa McCauley Parks, I find the strength and courage to fight for what I desire, and what I believe is right. Her actions have shown me that, despite the challenges that arise in life, giving up should never be an option. She has taught me to resist and never be satisfied with unfair treatment. Parks is the perfect example of what peace can lead to. Your biggest inspiration should not be a fictional character that has super powers, but someone who is a courageous, prosperous, and advocates for
Parks was born February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama. She was a long-time member of the Montgomery chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). While she was not the first African-American woman to be arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, she generated the spark that …show more content…
While the boycott movement sparked a worldwide interest, that was not her intention. Parks was more of a silent leader. She did what was right when not everyone was watching. She did not set out to make history that evening. Before that day on the bus, she was never one to break rules. Because of her silent actions and success thereof, Parks inspires me to approach my problems humbly and peacefully.
Within Rosa McCauley Parks, I find the strength and courage to fight for what I desire, and what I believe is right. Her actions have shown me that, despite the challenges that arise in life, giving up should never be an option. She has taught me to resist and never be satisfied with unfair treatment. Parks is the perfect example of what peace can lead to. Your biggest inspiration should not be a fictional character that has super powers, but someone who is a courageous, prosperous, and advocates for