A dedicated civil rights activist known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott, who spent years fighting injustice and educating youth prior to her famous act of protest.

A behind-the-scenes civil rights activist who emphasized grassroots empowerment and profoundly influenced Parks through her leadership and friendship.

The bus driver involved in the Montgomery bus incident with Parks, whose actions triggered her arrest and who later struggled with the legacy of their interaction.

A young civil rights activist whose earlier protest on a Montgomery bus set the stage for Parks's later act of resistance and the ensuing bus boycott.

A long-serving U.S. Representative for whom Parks worked, helping him secure political office and focusing on civil rights issues during her tenure.

A civil rights activist and close friend of Parks, who supported her during the bus boycott and advocated for her continued activism.

A civil rights attorney who played a key role in defending Parks and other activists, representing them in significant legal battles for racial equality.

An educator who founded the Highlander Folk School, where Parks found inspiration and renewed energy in her activism against racial injustice.

A central figure in the civil rights movement whose rise was aided by Parks's actions, leading the Montgomery bus boycott and advocating for nonviolent protest.

A civil rights activist and proponent of Black nationalism who admired Parks and shared her belief in the necessity of self-defense alongside nonviolent methods.

Rosa Parks's mother, who instilled in her the importance of education and resistance, influencing her daughter's path in civil rights activism.

An activist and union organizer who collaborated with Parks and was instrumental in organizing the Montgomery bus boycott, though later criticized for gender biases.

A young victim of racial violence whose story deeply affected Parks and motivated her to take action, symbolizing the broader struggle against racial injustice.