When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus over 50 years ago, she gave America - black, red, yellow and white Americans - it's dignity back after years of undignified social stubborness and what God freely gives to everyone. Her quiet rebellion inspired others around the world - like a gentle breeze stirs up leaves planting seeds everywhere they land. Mrs. Parks ignited a blazing path of freedoms brighter than any other march, protest, speech or piece of legislation. Because of her contribution to my life as an African American and the catalyst of change that has made December 5, 1955 more than an ordinary day in my life - I humbly submit a list of only 7 ways Rosa Parks has affected my life.

1. Gave me and many others an ounce of dignity the size of a mustard seed.

2. Made the constitution more than just an old document, and more than anything that it applies to me and other minorities.

3. Became an example of what the right choices in life can do for not only yourself, but for the live of those around you.

4. Allowed me to see American society quietly change to the point where African Americans no longer have to live in fear/anger of being blatantly oppressed or killed like sheep.

5. Opened the doors of restaurants, stores, theatres, pharmacies, and other buildings that had what we needed but could not get because of our color.

6. Freed transportation not only on buses, but planes, trains and automobiles so that African Americans today don't have to get on in the back and sit in the back.

7. I can get on a bus or train, sit in an office, speak before a group of people and hope to exhibit an ounce of the strength Rosa Parks showed throughout her life.

What does your list look like of how someone has affected your life in a positive way? When are you going to write it down? They deserve the thanks. Thank you, Mrs. Rosa Parks

Daviyd Peterson: 10-year consultant, instructor, trainer Helps African American and minority SMBs bridge the digital divide by becoming wireless Small Office Digital Offices (SODO). Free articles on Computer Technology, Home Wireless Internet Security and other related articles http://www.mogendaviydtechgroup.com/firewallsmb.htm See a video where big time firewalls duke it out!

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