"The Mother Of The Civil Rights Movement"

Born in Alabama,
In parts, backwoods and rural

Walked great distances cause black folks were prohibited

to ride the bus to school

Dropped out to take care of a sick ma and gram

Married at 19, finished school, and found her path

 But, December of 1955 is when it all hit the fan

Thrown off the bus and into jail
 for not giving up

her seat to a white man.

Her quiet strength and grace helped to mobilize a movement

And, an economic boycott's might would most certainly be proven

382 days, thousands walked and refused to ride
Hitting the city in it's pockets and also turning the tide

For soon after was a victory to savor
The Supreme Court ruled in black folk's favor

Slowly chipping away at the cancer of this nation
Discrimination was finally outlawed on public transportation

giving this country a much needed improvement

Thank you Rosa Parks, for being, "The Mother Of The Civil Rights Movement"

T.C

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