This design celebrates that pivotal moment on December 1, 1955, when Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, sparking a citywide boycott that became a catalyst for the American Civil Rights Movement.
 
Why It Matters
Historic action: Parks’s refusal wasn’t a spontaneous act—it was a deliberate stand rooted in broader activism and planning ducksters.com+15womenshistory.org+15thehenryford.org+15.
National impact: Her arrest triggered the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which endured 381 days, gained national attention, and led to the Supreme Court ruling against bus segregation womenshistory.org+15loc.gov+15people.com+15.
Why Wear It
A bold statement of protest and resilience.
Honors the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.”
Start meaningful conversations rooted in history.
Make it more than a shirt—make it a symbol. Choose “1955 • Rosa Parks” and carry forward her legacy of quiet courage and collective action.
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