Super Hero

Many people are never recognized for their heroic deeds. Others are revered by history, but even then are remembered only for an iconic moment rather than a lifetime of struggle or good works.

In The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks, Jeanne Theoharis delves into the deeper life story of the Civil Rights Movement heroine. In her Huffington Post article, Theoharis briefly summarizes 10 Things You Didn't Know about Rosa Parks.

Number 5:

"Parks' arrest had grave consequences for her family's health and economic well-being. After her arrest, Parks was continually threatened, such that her mother talked for hours on the phone to keep the line busy from constant death threats. Parks and her husband lost their jobs after her stand and didn't find full employment for nearly ten years. Even as she made fundraising appearances across the country, Parks and her family were at times nearly destitute."