All over history, you’ll see that. One person will begin revolutions. One mind will decide a fate that could cause a generation to either suffer or prosper. That’s why history in school is so laced with some of the greatest minds ever born unto this world, particularly the minds of those who began a cause of tremendous, rare proportions–such as freedom and equality.
Historical studies of some of the most famous female figures are such rarities, especially given the past woes of a time when equality was unfortunately nonexistent. In fact, that knocks two birds with one stone: one stone represents exactly what was pointed out: female. Without a doubt, women’s studies have always been important given the history of injustices in the United States of America. The second stone, however, almost adds insult to injury in an uncaring society, but however makes a victory that much more sweet: that stone is called race. The African-American race, to be exact.
This post is about an amazing woman–named Rosa Parks.
And it all started with one. One woman who had had enough of the world. She took a stand by sitting down when told to stand. You might know of her already–the one woman who began a revolution that led to equality. On your typical city bus, if you were asked to sit somewhere else because of your skin color, what would you do? Go with the motions? Or stand up and fight for what you believe in?
Rosa Parks chose to stay seated. She had a right to sit wherever she wanted. That is one of many basics of equality. Remember Rosa Parks.