Because she didnt flinch when the bus driver said he was goin to call the police , cause she would give up her seat to a white man that didnt mind standing. But she was siting in the right spot on the bus during segregation.
that he may as well be dead if he doesn't stand up against injustice
She is a brave courageous person who would stand up for her right no matter what the consequences were.
Rosa Parks is celebrated as a symbol of dignity and strength in the fight for civil rights, inspiring many within the Black community to stand up against racial injustice. Her courageous refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. Black people looked up to her not only for her bravery but also for her embodiment of the struggle for equality and her commitment to nonviolent resistance. Parks became an enduring figure of hope and empowerment for future generations advocating for social change.
Some white individuals chose to support the Montgomery boycotters because they believed in the principles of civil rights and equality, recognizing the injustices faced by African Americans. Others were motivated by a moral obligation to stand against segregation and discrimination, feeling that their involvement could help foster change. Additionally, some were influenced by the growing national and international attention on the civil rights movement, prompting them to take a stand against racial injustice in their communities.
He was against it. He followed the ways of Benjamin Franklin, who was against it.
She fought injustice that cause so much suffering and poverty.
some people get tired of the same old thing and stand up for what they believe in.
that he may as well be dead if he doesn't stand up against injustice
that he may as well be dead if he doesn't stand up against injustice
The Onion News Network - 2007 USDA Official Takes Courageous Stand Against Interstate Countercyclical Potato Pricing was released on: USA: 28 November 2008
Courageous and beautiful
"Nightjohn" explores themes of courageous leadership and sacrifice in the face of oppression. The character Nightjohn demonstrates the importance of taking risks to stand up against injustice and lead others towards freedom, even at great personal cost. His actions inspire others to follow his lead and challenge the status quo.
I don't think courage is "to win against fear", because sometimes the courageous don't win. I'd say it's more like "to stand against fear".
Equivalent to the English Ferdinand, meaning "to be courageous".
yes, he was brave enough to stand up to the British
The Kelly gang robbed banks as a way to fund their efforts and support their cause, which was to fight against the authorities that they viewed as oppressive. They saw robbing banks as a way to take a stand against what they perceived as injustice and inequality.
colloquial meaning of "courageous," 1811, (originally of fist fights)