Parks
Americannoun
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Gordon (Alexander Buchanan), 1912–2006, U.S. photojournalist and film director.
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Rosa Rosa Louise McCauley, 1913–2006, U.S. civil rights leader.
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Earlier this year, the actress won the Olivier Award for best actress for her role as Jessica Parks, a London Crown Court judge balancing work and family life.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The famous image of Parks seated on the integrated bus was staged on the historic day Montgomery’s buses were officially integrated following a Supreme Court ruling.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
Parks officials were unable to provide the number of visitors who arrived on Saturday, or compare that to the crowds on recent weekends.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Kate Spreadbury, from Bristol Parks Forum, said it can no longer afford to lead walks in Bristol due to the new fees.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Rosa Parks was one of those incredible people that changed the world.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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