Rose Parks Rights And Segregation In The 1930's

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In 1955 segregation was horible black and whites were seperated and they had differant restrooms, water and were not allowed to go in some places. In sources 1 it says ''African Americans were not allowed to use the same restrooms or water fountains as white residents and were refused entry to many restaurants, stores, and schools. I think being couragious means to stand up and keep fighting for what you want or need. As you can see Rose Parks kept fighting for her right to be free by not giving up her seat on the bus. In source 1 it says ''...and she refused. She knew that the bus driver's request was not right or fair and , even though she knew her resistance would not be well received, she defended her beliefs. Another way you

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