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Rosa Parks was interviewed outside the Montgomery prison. She shared that she was born in Tuskegee and her father was a carpenter. She got married at 19 and was already interested in politics and racism. Rosa defended the Scottish Borough Boys who were accused of beating up white girls. She then explained the events leading to her arrest on the bus. Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white man, which led to her being arrested. She remained calm but was angry at the racist politics. She plans to participate in a bus boycott to fight against discrimination. We interrupt the red broadcast for a last minute news, let's get the last say to our reporter from Montgomery jail. Yes, we are here in front of the Montgomery prison, like so many other people, waiting for Mrs. Parks. Look, she's coming at us right now. So, tell us what's happening. Let's stop her for an interview. Hi Rosa, how are you? I'm fine, come on, but I'm shaking by what just happened. Yes, we understand you. Can I ask you some personal questions? Yes, sure, tell me. Ok, so, when and where did you born? I was born in Tuskegee on September 4, 1930. My father was a carpenter, while my mother was a teacher. In family we are African-Americans, but one of my great-grandfather was Scottish. And your husband, where is he from, and when did you married? He's African-American too. We married in 1932, when I was just 19 years old. Were you already working at that age, or were you still studying? Yes, I was already working when I still in stress, but I was starting to get interested in politics, regrading racism. Were you part of any organization? No, but I took part in the Scottish Borough Boys event. Why? What happened? There was a fight on a train, and the Scottish Borough Boys were accused of beating up two little white girls. And I took their defense because I was a wimp. And instead of the recent event on the bus, can you explain everything better? Yes, of course. What do you want to know? How did it all happen? I was returning from work on the bus like every day. I got on a set in accessible to both white and black. But whenever a white man arrived, we were forced to give up our seat. Like you didn't do that day, right? That's right. When I decided to stop, a man arrived and asked for a seat. I decided not to give it. What happened then? As soon as the driver noticed my attitude, he stopped the bus, and two police officers arrived to pick me up. How did you feel at that moment? Did you stay calm, or were you angry? I remained calm because it isn't the event, but the racist politics that make me angry. I understand. In fact, to fight the police, I will take part in a bus boycott. What is it about? We citizens of color refuse to get on the bus until something changes for the government. What will your goal be? Stop making people of color suffer this unjustified discrimination. Beautiful words, Rosa. Let's pass the line to the stereo. Thank you for this interview.

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