Rosa Parks

Acting

Born: 1913-02-04
Died: 2005-10-24
From: Tuskegee, Alabama, USA
Gender: Female
Popularity: 0.2

Also Known As

Rosa Louise McCauley ParksRosa Louise McCauleyRosa McCauleyRosa Louise Parks

Biography

Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was an American activist in the civil rights movement best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. The United States Congress has honored her as "the first lady of civil rights" and "the mother of the freedom movement".

Awards & Nominations12 won · 0 nominated

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Alabama Women's Hall of Fame

2008
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NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Touched by an Angel

2000
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Congressional Gold Medal

1999
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Presidential Medal of Freedom

1996
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Golden Plate Award

1995
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National Women's Hall of Fame

1993
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Candace Award

1984
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Michigan Women's Hall of Fame

1983
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Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award

1981
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Spingarn Medal

1979
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International Freedom Conductor Award

198
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Ellis Island Medal of Honor