Rosa Power Quotes

This might not seem like the ultimate power move (though this might), but refusing to give up her seat was one of the most important acts in the Civil Rights movement.

The Deep South in the 1950s was more than ready for a shift in power. Up until that point, white people had all the power, and African-Americans were considered second-class citizens. That would definitely have this guy asking, "What up with that?".

Dove describes Rosa Parks's name as "trim" to illustrate the smallness she must have experienced feeling at times because as a black woman she had so little power.

Again, maybe it's not the ultimate power move… or is it? This nonviolent act of protest was extremely effective. She's not the only person to have ever accomplished great social change by "doing nothing." Anyone remember a guy named Gandhi?

An easy way to ensure a group of people remains powerless is to make sure they're not visible to the world at large. When Parks took a stand, she became visible in the press, and that made her and what she stood for instantly more powerful.

If anyone is "retrieving" something for you, it looks like you've got a bit of power. Anyone ever had an internship and had to "retrieve" your boss's coffee? Then you know what we mean.