Rosa Parks is recognized for her role as a civil rights leader following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Her quiet yet powerful act of defiance by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger became a catalyst for the Montgomery Bus Boycott and galvanized the civil rights movement. Parks' unwavering commitment to racial equality and social justice inspired many to join the fight against segregation and discrimination. Her legacy continues to be celebrated as a symbol of courage in the ongoing struggle for civil rights in America and beyond.