Home > Europe > United Kingdom > Wales > Powys > Montgomery
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). African-American activist in the civil rights movement, best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. In December 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Parks rejected a bus driver's order to vacate a row of four seats in the coloured section in favour of a white passenger. Parks helped inspire the Black community to boycott the Montgomery buses for over a year. The case resulted in the decision that bus segregation is unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36371577
© Heritage Imagined/Heritage Images
2020s Activism Activist Ai Image Apartheid Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Civil Rights Activist Equal Rights Heritage Images Hero Heroic Heroism Human Rights National Hero Omnibus Passenger Passengers Protest Protester Protesting Protestor Public Transport Racial Segregation Rights Segregation Afro American Rosa Parks
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Wales
> Powys
> Montgomery
> Historic
> Civil rights movement
> Rosa Parks
> Historic
> Civil rights movement
> North America
> United States of America
> Alabama
> Montgomery
> North America
> United States of America
> Alabama
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative AI image brings to life a pivotal moment in American history: the portrait of Rosa Parks on a Montgomery bus in the 1950s. Rosa Parks, an African-American activist and civil rights icon, is best known for her courageous act of defiance against racial segregation on public transportation. On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Parks refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger, igniting a wave of protests that lasted over a year. The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a turning point in the civil rights movement, leading to the landmark Supreme Court decision that bus segregation was unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. This powerful image, created by Heritage Images in 2023, captures the essence of Parks' heroic stand for equality and human rights. The concept of apartheid, racial segregation, and the struggle for equal rights are all encapsulated in this poignant illustration. The image portrays Parks as a determined woman, seated on the bus, surrounded by other passengers, who were inspired by her actions to join the cause for change. This iconic image serves as a reminder of the progress made in the fight for civil rights, while also highlighting the ongoing importance of activism and the pursuit of equal rights for all.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
