Rosa Parks, known as the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,” received numerous awards throughout her life for her courageous role in the struggle for civil rights. While the exact number of awards can vary depending on how they are counted, it is widely recognized that she received over 50 honorary awards and accolades.
Some notable recognitions include the NAACP’s Spingarn Medal in 1979, the Martin Luther King Jr. Award from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1980, and the Congressional Gold Medal in 1999. Furthermore, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1996 and received several honorary doctorates from various universities.
These awards are a testament to her significant impact on American history and the ongoing fight for equality and justice.