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Today in History

I was intrigued by an article by Justin Taylor about Rosa Parks.  Sixty years ago today she was arrested in Alabama for refusing to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger.  Her refusal sparked a bus boycott that ended in one of the greatest steps forward for the American Civil Rights Movement. 

Learn more about this courageous lady by reading the article HERE.

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