On December 2, 1955, only a few newspapers covered the famous event that happened the day before. At the time, nobody guessed just how much impact a woman named Rosa Parks would have when she sat on a bus and refused to give up her seat. So, if her story wasn't being reported that day, what else was?
SOURCES
“1956 Game Recap.” Official Site of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, September 9, 2020. https://allstatesugarbowl.org/classic/1956-game-recap/.
“Advertisement: VanDervoorts Ice Skates (Page 10).” Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan), December 2, 1955. www.newspapers.com.
Associated Press. “Engine Pioneer Receives Gift From Jet Pilots.” Spokane Chronicle (Spokane, Washington), December 22, 1955. www.newspapers.com.
“Bobby Grier (American Football).” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, August 18, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Grier_(American_football).
“Charlie Taylor (MECHANIC).” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, August 16, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Taylor_(mechanic).
Haugland, Vern. “Trapped Diver Saved, Ready To Try Again.” The Index-Journal (Greenwood, South Carolina), December 2, 1955. www.newspapers.com.
History.com Editors. “Rosa Parks.” History.com. A&E Television Networks, November 9, 2009. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/rosa-parks.
“Negro Jailed Here For 'Overlooking' Bus Segregation.” The Montgomery Advertiser (Montgomery, Alabama), December 2, 1955. www.newspapers.com.
Philadelphia Enquirer. “Rescue For Joe Tallarico.” Public Opinoin (Chambersburg, Pennsylvania), December 6, 1955. www.newspapers.com.
“Sugar Bowl.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, August 31, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_Bowl.
United Press. “Aviation Pioneer Homeless.” Long Beach Independent (Long Beach, California), December 2, 1955. www.newspapers.com.
United Press. “Ban On Tech In Sugar Bowl If Negro To Play.” The Monroe News-Star (Monroe, Louisiana), December 2, 1955. www.newspapers.com.
United Press. “Governor Would Bar Ga. Tech From Playing Pitt.” The Knoxville News-Sentinel (Knoxville, Tennessee), December 2, 1955. www.newspapers.com.
SOUND SOURCES
Al Jolson. “I’ll Say She Does.” www.pixabay.com/music.
Lucille Hegamin and The Dixie Daisies. “Cold Winter Blues.” www.pixabay.com/music.
Sophie Tucker. “Reuben Rag.” www.pixabay.com/music.
