City of Montgomery announces events to remember Rosa Parks, Montgomery Bus Boycott
The city of Montgomery has released a list of events to remember the 68th anniversary of the arrest of Rosa Parks, which led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
It was on December 1, 1955 that Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery city bus to a white passenger. That led to a boycott of city buses, which lasted for more than a year and became a key event in the Civil Rights Movement.
Friday, December 1:
Rosa Parks Day Rally and Unity Walk 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Steps of Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church
Celebrate Rosa Parks Day with a Rally at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, followed by a Unity Walk down Dexter Avenue to the Rosa Parks Library and Museum.
Rosa Parks Day Community Convocation 7:00 pm
Location: Saint Paul AME Church, 706 E Patton Ave.
Join us at Rosa Parks’ home church, Saint Paul AME, for a worship experience to develop a common goal of combating racism and inequality. Rosa Parks Day Awards will be presented to those who are recognized for their leadership and commitment to civil rights, voting rights, voter education, and overall civic service. The Convocation Speaker will be Dr. Tommie “Tonea” Stewart, Dean of Alabama State University’s College of Visual & Performing Arts.
Saturday, December 2 – Sunday, December 3:
The Inaugural Rosa Parks Junior Golf Tournament 9:00 am
Location: Lagoon Park, 2855 Lagoon Park Dr.
The Rosa Parks Day Junior Golf Classic is more than just a golf tournament; it’s a tribute to the civil rights icon Rosa Parks. This event celebrates the fight for equality and honors her legacy. The championship is open to boys and girls ages 15-18. For more information visit: www.leogolfacademy.com/rosaparksdayjuniorgolfclassic2023
Saturday, December 2:
2nd Annual Rosa L. Parks Awards Gala 7:00 pm
Location: Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa, 201 Tallapoosa St.
The Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute will host its Second Annual Rosa Parks Gala. This annual event pays homage to Mrs. Rosa L. Parks’ role in our nation’s history and the civil rights movement. This year, SLYDI will honor nine women from across the country who embody the dignity and strength Mrs. Parks demonstrated in her activism for social empowerment. Individual tickets, tables, and sponsorships are now available for purchase at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-rosa-parks-awards-gala-tickets-753455665177
Monday, December 4:
MYPC Mini Summit: From Here Forward: Millennial and Gen Z Voting Power After Milligan v Allen 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: The Lab on Dexter, 150 Dexter Ave.
The panel will discuss a recent Supreme Court victory led by Millennials and Gen Z, focusing on digital engagement and intersectionality and creating a frame focusing on civic engagement and voting power for Millennials and Gen Z voters moving forward.
The Mass Meeting: Honoring The Past: Embracing Our Future 6:00 pm
Location: Holt Street Baptist Church, 1870 S. Court St.
This event will feature Mayor Steven L. Reed, Grammy winner Gospel Artist Jekalyn Carr, Activist David Banner, Dr. E Dewey Smith, Milligan V Merrill Lead Plaintiff Evan Milligan, Carver High School Choir and Montgomery’s first-ever formed Montgomery United Mass Choir.
