122.1 Rosa Parks and The Freedom Movement (from Slavery to Civil Rights)

In honor of Juneteenth, we’ll be talking about “the Mother of the Freedom Movement,” Rosa Parks. Rosa made history when she politely refused to give her seat to a white passenger on a public bus in Alabama at a time when racial segregation was enforced in the South under the Jim Crow laws. Her story is one of courage, and it may inspire you to stand up for what’s right. Note: Juneteenth is on June 19, and it has been a federal holiday in the United States since 2021. However, it has been a day of celebration for African Americans since 1865, when Texas—the last state with institutionalized slavery—announced its end. It’s a day to celebrate freedom and liberty, and to remember those who fought for it, like Rosa Parks.Want to take your learning further?  ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices