Mankato-From December 1 through December 8, a seat on each Mankato City bus will be reserved in honor of Rosa Parks, who contributed to the Civil Rights movement. She refused to give up her seat while riding a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955, and her decision helped end racial segregation on public facilities. Each saved seat will feature a sign reminding riders how Parks' quiet strength made a seat available to everyone.

In addition, riders are encouraged to learn more about Parks by using the QR code included on the sign to access resources available through the Blue Earth County Library.

Partners on this effort include the City of Mankato, Greater Mankato Diversity Council, Mankato YWCA and Blue Earth County. This is the third year that partners have collaborated on this effort. 

For more information contact staff at 311 or 507-387-8600.

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Lara Peterson
Communications and Engagement Specialist