February is Black History Month, a month to reflect on the life-changing contributions African Americans have made to the United States.
This week happens to be the birthday of Rosa Parks. For those who may not remember your history, in 1955, Parks refused to give up her seat for a white man on the bus she was riding. Her actions sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott which lasted 381 days and ended with the Supreme Court ruling that segregation on public transportation was unconstitutional.
Thursday marks Rosa Parks 108th birthday, and to celebrate her achievements and Transit Equity Day, Hart Transit will be offering free rides systemwide for the day.