Rosa parks biography for kids
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Rosa Parksstatue by Eugene Daub (2013), in National Statuary Hall, United States Capitol.
1913 (4th February)
Rosa Parks was born Rosa Louise McCauley to James McCauley and Leona née Edwards at Tuskegee, Alabama.
Her father was a stonemason and carpenter while her mother was a teacher. Her maternal grandmother was the daughter of a mixed-race slave.
1915 (during)
Rosa’s parents separated and her father moved north looking for work.
Rosa parks biography for kids
Rosa and her mother lived with her maternal grandparents on their farm in Pine Level, Alabama. The family were religious and attended the African Methodist Episcopal Church regularly.
1915 (20th August)
Rosa’s brother, Sylvester James McCauley, was born to James and Leona McCauley at Pine Level, Alabama.
1918 (during)
Rosa began her education at the elementary school in Pine Level.
She was also taught by her mother, a former rural school teacher.
1918 (around)
Rosa’s father paid the family a visit. She would not see him again until after her marriage.
1920 (around)
Rosa was threatened by a white boy in the street.