Rosa Parks’ pivotal role in the civil rights movement had profound impacts on the fight against racial discrimination. By refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man in 1955, she sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a symbol of resistance. Her bravery inspired activism and highlighted the systemic inequalities faced by African Americans. Parks’ actions propelled leaders and communities to demand equal rights, leading to landmark legislation and greater societal change. Recognized as "the mother of the civil rights movement," her courage catalyzed a broader struggle for justice and equality across America.