Rosa Parks faced numerous challenges as a civil rights activist, including intense racial discrimination and personal threats after her arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat. Her defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which initiated a wider movement against segregation. Parks dealt with backlash from both society and authorities, leading to her being fired from her job and facing financial hardship. Despite these obstacles, she remained steadfast in her activism, using her experience to inspire others in the fight against racism and injustice. Her resilience became symbolic of the civil rights struggle.