Alabama lawmakers have voted to place statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller on the grounds of the state Capitol. State senators on Tuesday voted 29-0 for the bill. The legislation now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature. The bill by Rep. Laura Hall creates a Women’s Tribute Statue Commission to fund, commission and place statues of Parks…
The bus system in Milwaukee Wisconsin reserved a seat on every one of their buses on a day to honor Rosa Parks….and placed a rose and a sign explaining the reason on them. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News, Statewide Tags: Milwaukee, rosa parks, Wisconsin
A page handwritten by Rosa Parks sold at auction last week, and the buyers had a very good reason for the purchase. Parks wrote about two Civil Rights era bombings in Montgomery. The buyers of that hand written page were the family and friends of Reverend Robert and Mrs. Jeannie Graetz, whose house was the target of those…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The auctioneer selling the house where Rosa Parks sought refuge after fleeing the South amid death threats says there are buyers interested, but it will take a few days to work out the details. Guernsey’s auctioned the house in New York on Thursday, with a minimum bid of $1 million. It didn’t sell during the auction,…
The Guernsey’s Auction House will sell the two page handwritten note in which she wrote she was “….amazed and astonished” at the youthful appearance and the profound and eloquent speech delivered by M.L.K. Jr….” You can see the letter and the other items being offered for sale HERE. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News, Statewide Tags: Gurnsey Auctions, letter, Martin…
Alabama could be adding ‘Rosa Parks Day’ to its list of state holidays. Supporters of the idea held a rally on the house chamber floor calling on law makers to designate December 1st to the late civil rights icon. If passed, the day would not be a full-fledged state holiday where state offices close. Parks was arrested on December 1,…
