October 27, 2005

For Rosa

It was not just about being unseated
But a protest, on being mal-treated.
Her defiance that day
A Nation did sway
And finally, segregation was defeated!



Rosa Parks, 92, Founding Symbol of Civil Rights Movement, Dies. Get the story here

5 comments:

  1. The Humanity Critic2:38 AM

    Great Post. Rest in Peace Rosa.

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  2. Minal12:03 PM

    Aparna,

    Read through your stuff here. How do you manage to come up with these:-)
    Bless you:-)

    Will keep coming back for more..

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  3. Aparna Ray12:07 PM

    Thank you both!

    Minal, will look forward to seeing you here :-)

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  4. Hiren4:33 PM

    If I am not wrong she was the one who refused to vacate her seat and her definace gave Martin luther king a lot of impetus. Great tribute.

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  5. Aparna Ray9:56 PM

    Yes Hiren you are absolutely right. Often it is a small & simple act that can move the world :-)

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