“It’s not as obvious as it was that day in Montgomery, but we’re segregated in this city now in many ways…In restaurants you see it. At work you see it. Honestly, I think Rosa Parks would be disappointed. I want to believe that one person can change the world like she did, but I don’t know if I believe one person can solve things here.”
—Janine Thompson, Detroit bus rider
Ms. Thompson spoke as politicians gathered in Detroit to honor Rosa Parks’ life work this afternoon.
—Laura Louison
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