Celebrating and honoring Rosa Parks
On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested after refusing to accept being treated as a second-class citizen and give up her seat on a Montgomery bus simply because she was Black. Sixty-eight years later, Black Americans are still fighting for full equality. As we remember her legacy today, let's move forward with a renewed dedication to improving the lives of all Hoosiers.
The Indiana House Democratic Caucus has made significant strides toward creating a state that works for all residents. Last session, Rep. Earl Harris Jr. authored House Enrolled Act 1449, which automatically enrolls eligible students into the 21st Century Scholars Program. This effort will help more Hoosiers achieve a higher education, which will have positive impacts for them and their families for generations to come. Rep. Carolyn Jackson authored House Enrolled Act 1138, ensuring Indiana schools have their water tested for lead contamination. This will ensure that children – regardless of income, race or zip code – have safe drinking water at their schools.
As we head into the 2024 legislative session, we in the House Democratic Caucus will continue to advocate for a higher quality of life for all Hoosiers. As Rosa Parks said, "I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free…so other people would also be free." We all have a responsibility to leave the world better than we found it, and I look forward to doing my part to make Indiana the best it can be for Hoosiers today and for years to come.
Sincerely,