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In Hughes poem “Mother to Son,” an African-American mother shares with her son the challenges, disappointments, and barriers that one encounters as one moves through life. Her message is not about obstacles being absent, but rather about the perseverance needed to confront and overcome those challenges.  The mother gives a detailed account of the difficulties she has faced, including bare boards, splinters, and tacks. These components stand in for the suffering, adversity, and challenges that one could experience getting around. Regardless of the challenging circumstances, the mother underscores the significance of persistence and resolve.

In my view, what the mother could have done in the poem. Take the example of a real-life, strong African American woman during civil rights movement.

Rosa Parks

Langston Hughes' poem "Mother to Son" captures the determination that was inherited from previous eras.  Similarly, Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, better known as the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,". Rosa Parks is revered as a brave and significant figure in American history. Parks, who was born in Tuskegee, Alabama,on February 4, 1913, catapulted to prominence in the fight for racial equality thanks to her unwavering spirit and dedication to justice.

Rosa parks

On December 1, 1955, Parks' refusal to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, was her turning point. The consequences of this seemingly innocuous act of defiance extended well beyond the boundaries of that segregated bus. The Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, was sparked by Parks' arrest for defying the discriminatory norms of the time.

A planned protest against racial segregation on public transportation, the boycott was organized by influential figures like Martin Luther King Jr. Showcasing African American communities' tenacity and fortitude in the face of institutionalized oppression, it lasted for 381 days. Following a pivotal moment brought about by Parks' unwavering determination and the boycott's success, segregation on public transportation was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 1956.

The influence of Rosa Parks goes far beyond that incident on the bus. Her contribution to the Civil Rights Movement emphasizes the value of individual bravery in the face of injustice and the long-lasting influence of people who defend the morally upright. Seeing Parks' contributions to the field of literary and historical intersections gives us a poignant context for appreciating the struggles and victories portrayed in works such as Langston Hughes' "Mother to Son."