HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Rosa Parks Day will be honored by Huntsville Transit this Friday. One of the pivotal figures in the Civil Rights movement, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat and move to a “colored” section of a Montgomery bus in 1955. Park's courageous act resulted in her arrest and led to the Montgomery bus boycott, a seminal event. This year marks the 68th anniversary of that day and Huntsville Transit say they will offer free rides to honor her.
"In honoring the impact of Rosa Parks, whose courageous act sparked a pivotal moment in history, Huntsville Transit is committed to promoting inclusivity and accessibility in our community,” said Quisha Bryant, Director of Huntsville’s Parking and Public Transportation Department. “It’s a pleasure to not only honor her courageous act, but also provide an opportunity for people to try Transit for free and see what we’re about.”
The Alabama Legislature unanimously approved a bill declaring Dec. 1 as Rosa Parks Day in the state in 2018.
In addition to Friday’s free rides, a seat at the front of each fixed-route bus features a black cover and pink sash with Parks’ name. This is the sixth year Huntsville Transit has celebrated Rosa Parks Day.
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