Big Blue Bus will provide free rides in Santa Monica on Feb. 4, 2026 for Transit Equity Day, honoring Rosa Parks' birthday with the theme 'Transit Moves Democracy' ...

Legendary civil rights attorney Fred Gray is among the few interviewees who is still around to share his experiences. His former client, Colvin, was arrested aboard a city bus for refusing to give up ...

Only ten years ago, in 2016, activist Deray McKesson was arrested for filming Black Lives Matter protests in Baton Rouge, La.

Elizabeth Jennings fought for her right to ride the streetcars in New York City and went on to win a lawsuit against the ...

TriMet calls every seat taken on Feb. 4 “a tribute to Rosa Parks’ courage.” No one needs to tap their Hop card, pull out a ...

Laketran and Geauga Transit reserve front bus seats to honor Rosa Parks, encouraging riders to reflect during Black History ...

TARTA will partner with the Toledo Lucas County Public Library and the Toledo NAACP to honor the legacy and contributions of ...

Today’s Wabash Valley History is brought to you by Lynn’s Pharmacy in Downtown Brazil.  This photo comes from the archive of ...

Claudette Colvin’s bold stand comes into focus during Black History Month, highlighting young activists who helped shape the fight for civil rights.

At 15 years old, nine months before Rosa Parks, Colvin refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. She was arrested, handcuffed, and taken to jail for insisting she had the same right to sit in ...

CEOs from Minnesota’s largest businesses, including Target, Best Buy, and UnitedHealth, recently penned an open letter to President Trump calling for “an immediate de-escalation of tensions.” ...

That’s why Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is offering free fares on Monday, Feb. 9 to commemorate Transit Equity Day.