Ah ha, hush that fuss, everybody move to the back of the bus

An Icon has passed. Fifty years ago a woman of great courage and tired legs refused to give up her seat and move to the back of the bus. She knew the repercussions and decided that this was the battle she was going to fight. At 42 Rosa Parks sparked the Civil Rights movement by simply saying no. NO to segregation, NO to injustice, NO to discrimination and YES to Civil Rights.

Mrs. Parks died yesterday at 92 in Detroit. You might not know this, you may be shocked to hear this. While I have been away from the TV all day, in looking through internet headlines, there is barely any mention. MSN, in little print, CNN, under "other news", NY times... nothing. The Detroit Free Press is the only site I've seen thus far with a front page write up. Is that the only place that cares?

"Diamonds are forever" that's my ring tone, that's what I heard right before I found out, and I agree. Rosa Parks is and was a Diamond for all those who have benefited from Civil Rights. (that would be all of you) Do not let her legacy and spirit die with her body. Don't move her to the back of the bus...