On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to stand, and then she was arrested for not giving up her seat. At the time, people likely pointed and criticized. Some empathized. Others took action and supported what became the Montgomery Bus Boycott. As history tells us, she was judged and jailed. In turn, she later […]
Tag Archives: non-violence
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Every year, there are nationwide celebrations and reflections about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He dedicated himself to a non-violent movement and made an appeal to abolish segregation. But, a recent backlash hit the airwaves this week with a verbal attack on John Lewis, 30-year Congressman, civil rights legend and respected freedom rider. His crime? He […]