I Won’t Stand for Segregation

Overview
Students analyze primary sources to investigate the story of Sister Rosa, then compare how contemporary culture has characterized her and add your own lyrical tribute.
Related Resources
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Today in History: Rosa Parks Arrested
background information & primary sources
Grade
High School, Middle School
Subjects
Civics, Social Studies
Length
40-60 minutes
Topics
civil rights, guided primary source analysis, montgomery bus boycott, music, musical tribute, rosa parks, segregation, sister rosa
Author
Primary Source Nexus
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