Rosa Parks overcame significant challenges during the Civil Rights Movement, including threats to her safety and enduring the consequences of her actions. By refusing to give up her bus seat, she sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, symbolizing resistance against segregation and racial injustice. Parks faced backlash, losing her job and experiencing violence, yet her courage inspired many to join the struggle for equality. Her commitment to nonviolent protest and advocacy for civil rights propelled the movement forward, making her an enduring symbol of bravery and a pivotal figure in the fight for social justice.