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A sign marks a reserved seat on a Metro Blue Line train on Wednesday honoring civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks on her birthday.

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Claudette Colvin obituary

US civil rights activist who as a schoolgirl protested against segregation on Alabama’s buses

The Guardian - UK

The life of civil rights hero Claudette Colvin should teach us this: resistance is collective, and it never stops

Colvin, who died this week, made a stand on an Alabama bus nine months before Rosa Parks. When we met, her message about the struggle was clear, says professor of sociology Gary Younge

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The Independent UK

Teacher banned after telling pupils Rosa Parks did not give up bus seat and Martin Luther King was a fraud

Patrick Lawler told year six pupils Rosa Parks ‘did not really exist’

The Independent UK

Out with the old: With 2026 nigh, here's some wide-ranging intel on managing transitions

It’s that time again when we turn the calendar page on one year and meet another

The Independent UK

2025’s most outrageous celebrity red carpet looks

From the Met Gala to the MTV awards, here are the looks that got everyone talking this year

The Independent UK

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Never-before-seen photos of Rosa Parks during the Selma march discovered

‘This is showing who Ms Parks was, both as a person and as an activist’

The Independent UK

What boycotting looks like 70 years after the Montgomery Bus Boycott

The Montgomery Bus Boycott is marking its 70th anniversary

The Independent UK

What Rosa Parks can teach us about resistance today

Rosa Park’s story is about courage. But, lest one forget, it is also a story about breaking the law

The Guardian - US

Rosa Parks and Helen Keller statues will be unveiled at the Alabama Capitol

Statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller will be unveiled Friday on the grounds of the Alabama Capitol

The Independent UK

As civil rights books are pulled from school shelves, one Alabama town is refusing to forget its story

The Scottsboro Boys Museum tells the story of nine African American men who were falsely accused of the rape of two white women in 1931

The Independent UK

Exclusive: Proud Boys defy court order and keep using their name despite owing $3 million to Black church that owns it

Exclusive: A historic Black congregation in Washington, D.C., continues to outplay the Proud Boys, who owe the Metropolitan AME Church more than $3 million after losing the trademark to their name

The Independent UK

You Might Not Be Familiar With These 28 Fascinating Historical Events That Not Many Talk About

Why do some events vanish from memory while others become legend?

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34 Facts That May Mess With Your Chronological Understanding Of Things, As Shared By This Guy

TikToker Adorian Deck made a series on facts that mess with people's perception of time and we collected the ones that internet users were most interested in.

The Mary Sue

‘So this is worst possible case scenario’: Woman gets on bus, everybody starts staring. Then she reads the sign and finds out why

A woman may have committed arguably one of the most embarrassing faux pas in public transit history after not paying attention to where she sat. Nola (@nolagordon) shared a pair of Snapchat photos she took while riding the bus. Her lack of situational awareness earned her over 270,000 views on…

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9 Dog Names Inspired by Famous Heroes

Finding the perfect name for a new furry friend is no small task—especially when you want it to reflect personality, courage, or a touch of epic flair. Whether your pup is bold, loyal, goofy, or gentle, a heroic name adds charm and character. These dog names inspired by famous heroes…

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20 Last-Minute Decisions That Changed History For Better Or For Worse

Sometimes a decision made in the blink of an eye can even change the course of history.

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The Independent UK

Did White Lotus star Lisa Manobal really wear Rosa Parks’ face embroidered on her Met Gala outfit?

Fans thought the K-pop star was wearing face of the civil rights activist embroidered into her Louis Vuitton undergarment

The Independent UK

Feds charge alleged white supremacist over 2019 arson at Tennessee school that trained Rosa Parks

A suspect whom authorities have linked to white supremacist movements has been arrested in the March 2019 fire that destroyed an office at a storied Tennessee social justice center

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20 Last-Minute Decisions That Changed The Course Of History

Sometimes a decision made in the blink of an eye can even change the course of history.

The Independent UK

Legendary civil rights attorney Fred Gray honored with statute in Alabama

The legendary attorney who was once deemed the “chief counsel” of the Civil Rights Movement by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has been honored with a statue outside the Alabama State Bar Association

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20 “Now-False Facts” That Were Really Taught In Schools, But Did Not Stand The Test Of Time

Redditors are sharing some “facts” that they were taught in grade school to be true, only to find out that later they were disproven.

The Conversation

Consumer resistance is rising in the age of Trump. History shows how boycotts can be effective

Boycotts are back. With people worried about everything from labour practices and human rights to tariffs and equal opportunity initiatives, collective consumer resistance has been rising globally.

The Independent UK

Donald Trump compared to Rosa Parks by congressman on Martin Luther King Day

A congressman appeared to compare Donald Trump to Rosa Parks as he praised the 47th US president at a luncheon following his inauguration on Monday, 20 January.

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