One day when Rosa was going home after work, she took the bus and sat in the front of the bus. Seats at the front of buses were reserved for white passengers, and the seats at the back for black passengers. A white man boarded, the driver told the African American passengers to give up their seats for him. Whilst the other black passengers obeyed, Rosa did not. The result? Rosa was arrested by the police and fined for breaking segregation laws! But Rosa refused to pay, and argued that it was the law that was wrong, not her behaviour.
Hey Helena!
ReplyDeleteKa pai for such an amazing summary/reflection of Rosa Parks’ story.
I just think it is so sad and unfair that so many people were affected by those very racist and exclusive laws but it is amazing people like Rosa Parks who give our world hope. Rosa Parks is actually one of my idols because of how strong and brave she is and unfortunately when these kinds of incidents have happened to me, I remember how she stood up for herself and it helps me stand up for myself.
Do you have an idol that you look up to or someone who inspires you to be brave? Keen to hear back from you :) Keep up the awesome work.
Blog you later!
Georgia
My dad is my inspiration because of the way he think and how he try to find ways to help our family in Egypt.
ReplyDeleteMorena Helena,
DeleteThat is awesome that your own Dad is your inspiration. It is nice to have people who are close to us that we look up to, it means that every day we are aspiring (directing one’s hopes towards becoming a specific person) to be better people.
Does your Dad continue to help your family in Egypt now? Do you still keep in contact with your family there?
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Blog you later!
Georgia