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It was Rosa Parks who sparked the the fight against the controversial policies of the bus company requiring blacks to sit at the back of the bus, and having to give up a seat to a white person should there be insufficient seats.

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Q: Why did Rosa parks receive the NAACP's medel?
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What medal did Rosa parks win in the year of 1979?

the Spingarn medal. this medal was the NAACPs highest honor.


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One of the honorary degrees that Rosa Parks was awarded was the NAACP Spingarn award.


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What color was Rosa Parks' skin?

Rosa Parks was an African American.


What is Rosa Parks' birth name?

Rosa Parks' birth name is Rosa Louise McCauley Parks.