In her own simple way, Rosa Parks changed the history of our nation. She forced us to recognize the dignity of every person. She was a prophet -- a common instrument of God inviting us and challenging us to a new vision of solidarity, equality and justice. We were blessed to have her as citizen of Detroit. Adam Maida More Adam Maida Quotes 3
Rosa Parks is in history because she made this nation deal with changing the laws and policies of this nation unlike anybody else. Al Sharpton American Activist More Al Sharpton Quotes 1
Rosa Parks served as an inspiration to generations of African-Americans and all people of good will. More than an icon, Mrs. Parks is symbolic of the thousands of courageous NAACP workers who fight for civil rights in their communities. Bruce Gordon More Bruce Gordon Quotes 1
It's no surprise to us that Cousin Rosa is being honored in Pensacola because she championed a cause for people everywhere. Carolyn Green More Carolyn Green Quotes 0
It creates a kind of landmark that people know when they go to Rosa. It's almost like an oasis. It's kind of cool; it orients you. David Rockwell More David Rockwell Quotes 0
It is a big milestone. It allows us to move forward on some projects we have in southwest Santa Rosa. David Bradley More David Bradley Quotes 0
I see this all over the place. It's fine during Black History Month to talk about Rosa Parks or Martin Luther King in very superficial terms. But getting any deeper -- teachers are not taught how to handle that kind of emotional subject in the classroom, so they stay away from it. Dena Samuels More Dena Samuels Quotes 0
I believe that Rosa Parks is a true American hero and should be honored, lying in honor in the Capitol. Debbie Stabenow More Debbie Stabenow Quotes 0
[In his 2000 biography] Rosa Parks, ... Her name is a code word against totalitarian governments. There are really three names that have really resonated in the shanty towns of Third World countries around the world. They are Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and Bob Marley. They are more loved by poor people than any other historical figures in recent memory. Douglas Brinkley More Douglas Brinkley Quotes 0
Now is the opportunity to have deeper thoughts on what her work has been after he died. Rosa Parks has passed. Now Coretta. What is evident to me is the number of distinguished black Americans who are dying. Hopefully, we will embrace their work and think of their contributions, They were major contributors to civil rights and to the dignity of all people in this country. Eddie Davis More Eddie Davis Quotes 0
We have operators who have grown up in Santa Rosa, who have spent 30 or 40 years here. When somebody is confused and needs directions, they can give them - and they can pronounce the street names. Gaetan Tamo More Gaetan Tamo Quotes 0
As a mark of respect for the memory of Rosa Parks, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, that on the day of her interment, the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff. George W Bush More George W Bush Quotes 0
We need to stop perpetrators before they abuse our children. We want perpetrators to know Santa Rosa County is not the place to commit abuse. Greg Lowery More Greg Lowery Quotes 0
Rosa Parks was a symbol of fighting for civil rights. She personified simple eloquence. Hilary Shelton More Hilary Shelton Quotes 0
Levi wanted to come into Santa Rosa and keep the jersey. And he showed everyone that he was going to do it. Jackson Stewart More Jackson Stewart Quotes 0
I'm thankful to God that I had the opportunity to know ? not hear about ? but know Rosa Parks. Johnnie Carr More Johnnie Carr Quotes 0
It was a fitting tribute to Rosa Parks, ... There's no question. She means so much, not only to Montgomery and to the state, but to the entire world. John Knight More John Knight Quotes 0
There are very few people who can say their actions and conduct changed the face of the nation, and Rosa Parks is one of those individuals. John Conyers More John Conyers Quotes 0
Everybody wanted to explain Rosa Parks and wanted to teach Rosa Parks, but Rosa Parks wasn't very interested in that, ... She wanted them to understand the government and to understand their rights and the Constitution that people are still trying to perfect today. John Conyers More John Conyers Quotes 0
For a long time people were a little bit afraid of Rosa Parks because she had created this whole new modern civil rights movement. John Conyers More John Conyers Quotes 0
I will go down in history as the man who robbed Rosa Parks. I'm sorry that she died. I was hoping to get out in time to tell her I was sorry. I have to draw strength from God. Joseph Skipper More Joseph Skipper Quotes 0
Rosa Parks was known as the queen mother of the movement. She sat down so that her people could stand up. Joseph Lowery More Joseph Lowery Quotes 0
He missed an opportunity to name somebody to the courts with the spirit of Rosa Parks, with diversity and minority rights. Joseph Lowery More Joseph Lowery Quotes 0