Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks, known as the 'Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,' is celebrated for her courageous act of defiance when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. This pivotal moment sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a symbol of the struggle against racial segregation and injustice.
Born on Feb 04, 1913 (112 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 6.50 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 150,047 | $21,000,000 | 9,519$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 17,265 | $48,000 | 29$ |
| Gambia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.37% | +0% | 2,416,668 | 8,885 | $1,800 | 7$ |
| Totals | 4 | 361,855,262 | 176,197 | $21,049,800 | 9,555$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Rosa Parks' home is discussed in the context of art saving it.
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United States:
Rosa Parks' home is discussed in relation to art and activism.
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Gambia:
Rosa Parks was mentioned in a quote by Oprah Winfrey during the tribute to Fatou Samba.
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Venezuela:
Rosa Parks is referenced as an icon of civil rights in comparison to the pressures faced by Harvard's president.
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Pakistan:
Rosa Parks was referenced in a controversial design choice at the Met Gala.
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New Zealand:
Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of the bus in 1955, becoming a key figure in the civil rights movement.
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Switzerland:
Rosa Parks is mentioned as a modern witness who embodies the spirit of rebellion against oppression.
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Guyana:
Rosa Parks is one of the 17 historic leaders featured in the mural celebrating global black liberation movements.
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Sweden:
Rosa Parks is highlighted as a hero in the Montgomery bus boycott.
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United Kingdom:
Rosa Parks was a civil rights legend who visited the Panther school.
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