December 1, 2025, marks the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks' historic refusal to give up her bus seat — a moment that ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott and helped launch the modern Civil Rights Movement.
This act of resistance transformed a seamstress into an icon and elevated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to national prominence as a civil rights leader. The year-long boycott that followed proved that organized, peaceful protest could dismantle systemic injustice and change the course of American history.
To honor this milestone anniversary, NYSUT is proud to offer this commemorative poster celebrating Rosa Parks' enduring legacy. Her courage reminds us that one person's stand against injustice can inspire a movement that changes the world.
This poster will soon be available for free to NYSUT members in limited quantities and can be downloaded at nysut.org/publications.