A biography and interactive quiz from Christian Science Monitor.

1998 article commemorates Parks' 85th birthday and tells the story of her life.

Article from Encarta Encyclopedia provides a brief overview of Parks' life.

Introduces the woman who sparked the Montgomery bus boycotts, one of the longest boycotts in history, when she refused to give up her seat for a white passenger and was arrested.

Tells the story of Parks' arrest for not standing and letting a white bus rider take her seat.

Biographical article based on 1996 interview with Parks.

Short profile and picture from the National Women's Hall of Fame.