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On February 4, 1913, Rosa Parks was born.
Hat tip, poster Lazycrockett at Joe.My.God.
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RoverSerton --> Lazycrockett • 13 hours ago
After MIke Illich dies, this story came out. Mike Ilitch, the former Detroit Tigers and Red Wings owner who died last week, quietly paid the rent for civil rights icon Rosa Parks during her later years. Good works done quietly....
After MIke Illich dies, this story came out. Mike Ilitch, the former Detroit Tigers and Red Wings owner who died last week, quietly paid the rent for civil rights icon Rosa Parks during her later years. Good works done quietly....
prixator - stay safe --> RoverSerton • an hour ago • edited
Mike Ilitch died almost 4 years ago, not last week.
Mike Ilitch died almost 4 years ago, not last week.
Born 108 years ago today, Rosa Parks spent a lifetime fighting racism in America's transit system and beyond.
@USDOT
is committed to honoring her legacy by ensuring equity is central to everything we do.
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