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This website revolves around the recent unveiling of Rosa Parks' statue in the Capitol. The bronze statue is modeled after the iconic picture of Rosa on the bus, with her hands folded in her lap, and is the first African-American woman to be immortalized in such a fashion. The website, although it only focuses on this one event, is useful in exploring the original image because it shows us just how much of a profound impact Rosa Parks made that fateful day 58 years ago. It reminds us that no matter how much time elapses, moments are forever remembered and honored.

          Well, I am not sure that this is wrong, as much as it is important.  Rosa Parks was not the first African American woman to be given a statue dedication.  However, I think that she is "deserving" of such an honor.  I would like to ask what took so long?  I know that if Parks would still be with us, she would be 100 years old, but being a century old does not precede what she has demonstrated and given to this country.           People say that the best way to change the issues of race is to stop making it an issue, but I have to disagree.  The problem is that people do not want to talk about it, and avoid the discussion by any means necessary.  Hopefully, this article will continue to enable the discussion of race here in the United States of America.

The site discusses how in March of 2013, President Obama honored Rosa Parks by dedicating a statue in her honor in the Capitol building in Washington D.C. According to the site, Rosa Parks served as an inspiration to stand up against injustice. The same site talks about bus segregation in Israel where there are now separate bus lines for Palestinians. This site is useful in exploring the image because it shows how important that day was in American history. It brought the country together in so many way. So much so that today there is a statue in the United States Capitol Building.

This site gives detailed information about the actual events that led up to the decision by Rosa Parks to defy the "back of the bus" rule. It also shows a picture of the bus on which this event took place. Interestingly it covers why "busing" was so integral to the whole idea of racial injustice in the South and the reason why the bus boycott was such a symbolic action towards Civil Rights.

What Rosa Parks did in 1955 was huge for African Americans; however, she was not the first to stand her ground and not get up from her seat. There were others that were brave, but they did not receive the notoriety that Ms. Parks received. Rosa's status as a civil rights activist made her the perfect African American to fight this cause. I say that she was perfect to fight the cause because other black leaders thought that she could gain white support. With white support, along with other black activists including Dr. King a boycott was started. I personally think that instead of a boycott, black people should have worked together to start their own bus company. Instead of trying to prove that blacks were equal to whites, I feel blacks during that time should have been trying to create their own. In my opinion black people would be better off today.

This site explains the relationship of the wealthy and poor during the 1930s. When the Great Depression began, the lower class people who lost their jobs sold what they could to get buy, even their houses. The wealthy were able to buy homes, land, and even stock for very low prices, which only made them richer. Lower class fought for tax changes to balance the nation's wealth.

The importance of particular women in the history of women's liberation. Particularly discussed is the issue of women's rights and acceptance as equal contributors in society.

Its ok melissa, I saw that and do I did not annotate and I found another source, but I couldnt delete the share. No worries.

Okay- I was just confused- couldn't figure out how that happened-

History.com displays a very informative set of videos, images and articles discussing the meaning behind "Rosie the Riveter", the iconic image associated with gender equality. World War II marked the beginning of changes in gender ideologies as women found themselves carrying out duties that were typically filled by men. Women were also called to the war and the empowerment of a revolution began. 

Are women in the media only portrayed as sex icons? Statistics Show a Massive Gender Imbalance across Industries. This site touches on some really central issues women in our society are collectively faced with, - with no fear change in the near future. The Women's Media Center has provided dismaying statistical data on the status of women in U.S. media. The report draws attention to the striking underrepresentation of women who determine the content of news, literature, and television and film entertainment, as well as the negative portrayal of women in entertainment television and film. As a consequence, the role of women has had major societal effects, including gender inequity. MissRepresentation.org, an organization that "exposes how American youth are being sold the concept that women and girls' value lies in their youth, beauty and sexuality," is campaigning to shed light on this issue and empower women and young girls to challenge the limiting media labels and recognize their other potentials. The goal of MissRepresentation.org is to expose how media influences youth in America into believing that youth, beauty and sexuality are the driving forces behind a girl's values. The media is a powerful instrument of change and change can only occur once we are able to see the type of force this tool has cast on society. It's up to us women to use the force of media to influence positive change and correct the representation of women. Lastly, stated in this article by Marie Wilson, Founding President of The White House Project, an organization that seeks to get more women into elected office, says, "You can't be what you can't see." This site is useful in exploring this week's image because it describes the leading force that drives the culture of society and the accepted notions constructed towards "woman"; the media. Heidi Beckles