On Saturday, Greensboro Daily Photo was combing
Greensboro for photos to use during African American history month, looking for
nationally recognized sights as well as the more subtle recollections. At
Sticks and Stones Eatery, we saw this tomato sauce can, with plants growing in
it. Rosa…….
The name Rosa was first
used in the 19th century. When civil rights activist Rosa Parks was
born in 1913, the name was near peak popularity. Perhaps the McCauley’s christened their first born after a family friend;
perhaps she reminded them of nature’s beautiful icon of love and affection, the
rose.
Rosa’s brother was called
Sylvester, woods in Latin. Under the right conditions, flowers and woods put
down roots and flourish. Indeed, Rosa flourished and became known as the mother
of the Civil Rights Movement. Though naming baby girls Rosa has waned in
popularity, the roots Rosa Parks established will thrive for generations. We
encourage someone knowledgeable of Ms. Parks ties to Greensboro to post
something in the comments!
Interesting background and unusual photographic study.
I hope you got my reply to your question the other day Jan.
Posted by: Marc | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 11:05 AM