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‘He offered to give up his seat’: George Santos draws mockery for comparing himself to Rosa Parks

The only seat Santos may be forced to give up is his congressional one.

On Jul 10, 2023 by Katherine Huggins

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Trump advisor flamed for saying coronavirus protesters are like ‘modern-day Rosa Parks’

'They are protesting against injustice and a loss of liberties,' he said of the protesters who are unhappy with stay-at-home orders.

On Apr 18, 2020 by Alexandra Samuels

Tech

Is that Rosa Parks in random Twitter user’s baby photo?

'Wth.. am I trippin? or is that Rosa Parks?'

On Nov 19, 2019 by Tiffanie Drayton

Internet Culture

‘White power’ symbol found at civil rights center fire was same one used by Christchurch shooter (updated)

The center once hosted Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr.

On Apr 3, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

IRL

Adorable 5-year-old recreates photos of iconic women for Black History Month

#BlackGirlMagic at its finest.

On Feb 24, 2017 by Jessica Machado

IRL

Stop comparing Kim Davis to Rosa Parks

The Kentucky county clerk has more in common with the racist bus driver than she does the heroes of the civil rights era.

On Sep 8, 2015 by Matthew Rozsa

Internet Culture

How a 1986 law stops the Internet from having its own Rosa Parks

Where is the Internet's Rosa Parks?

On Feb 4, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

Tech

4 civil rights movies every American should watch

Rosa Parks Day is the perfect time to brush up on your history, 2015 style.

On Feb 4, 2015 by Joey Keeton

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5 ways Rosa Parks showed us #BlackLivesMatter

Before the Internet made it a trending topic, one woman refused to go quietly.

On Feb 4, 2015 by Matthew Rozsa

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5 reasons ‘Older White Guy Appreciation Day’ is the dumbest idea ever

White men have enough holidays as it is.

On Nov 4, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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GOP’s Rosa Parks tribute backfires in a big way on Twitter

The GOP's homage to Rosa Parks backfired, and the Internet seized the moment.

On Dec 1, 2013 by Audra Schroeder

IRL

Could Occupy Wall Street fund a nonviolent militia with $1 million?

Justine Tunney proposes a game-changing move for the protest group she helped create.

On Sep 25, 2013 by Miles Klee

IRL

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