Rosa Parks

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  1. galvanize
    stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
    Her arrest galvanized support for a nonviolent protest of segregation enforced at that time through Jim Crow laws.
  2. motivate
    give an incentive for action
    Because of her refusal to give up her seat as a statement against segregation, Rosa Parks motivated others to take part in a much larger organized nonviolent protest - the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
  3. centennial
    of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years
    ON the centennial birth anniversary of Rosa Parks, the day is not only a reminder of her inspiring life but also a motivation for every American to take a stand and commit themselves to do something courageous just as Mrs. Parks did back on that day in 1955, according to The Henry Ford.
  4. motivation
    psychological feature arousing action toward a desired goal
    ON the centennial birth anniversary of Rosa Parks, the day is not only a reminder of her inspiring life but also a motivation for every American to take a stand and commit themselves to do something courageous just as Mrs. Parks did back on that day in 1955, according to The Henry Ford.
  5. boycott
    refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization
    Because of her refusal to give up her seat as a statement against segregation, Rosa Parks motivated others to take part in a much larger organized nonviolent protest - the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
  6. momentous
    of very great significance
    Providing one spark for that momentous decision was Rosa Parks.
  7. inspire
    serve as the inciting cause of
    ON the centennial birth anniversary of Rosa Parks, the day is not only a reminder of her inspiring life but also a motivation for every American to take a stand and commit themselves to do something courageous just as Mrs. Parks did back on that day in 1955, according to The Henry Ford.
  8. ensure
    make certain of
    The National Day of Courage ensures her courage will not be forgotten and will serve as an inspiration to others.
  9. dramatic
    characteristic of a stage performance
    The day-long celebration at The Henry Ford Museum will feature nationally-recognized speakers, live music, and dramatic presentations.
  10. policy
    a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
    For over one year, people supporting civil rights did not ride city buses hoping to influence policy with their pocketbooks.
Created on Mon Feb 04 11:24:02 EST 2013

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