Alabama Capitol Honors Rosa Parks and Helen Keller with Historic Statues Unveiling

Statues of "Rosa Parks" and "Helen Keller" were unveiled at the "Alabama State Capitol" in Montgomery, marking a historic tribute to these influential women in the fight against "racial segregation" and for "disability" rights.

• "Rosa Parks" statue was unveiled on October 24, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of her death, recognizing her pivotal role in the civil rights movement against "racial segregation".
• "Helen Keller", an iconic advocate for people with "disability", also received her statue, making both women the first females honored on the "Alabama State Capitol" grounds.
• The unveiling was the result of a six-year initiative by the Alabama Womens Tribute Statue Commission, established by the Legislature to honor significant figures in "Alabama" history.