There have been many women who have helped to change the course of history, and Rosa Parks is one of the most influential of all time. Since Dec. 1 marks Rosa Parks Day — as well as 61 years since ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." During Black History Month, sharing wise words from changemakers, thought leaders, trailblazers, and ...

For the shortest month of the year, February is chock full of important holidays and observances, including lovey-dovey Valentine's Day and patriotic President's Day. Of course, February is also ...

Nearly 70 years after Rosa Parks’ courage led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, we remember some of her most inspirational words. On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks made history when she refused to give up ...

“To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.” Quote of the Day meaning: This quote emphasizes the importance of courage and initiative in ...

Part 2 of our conversation with historian Jeanne Theoharis on the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott, which began ...

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks made history when she refused to give up her seat for a white passenger on a city bus in Montgomery, Ala. Her subsequent arrest led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a ...