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The '''Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development''' was created in honor of [[Rosa Parks]]' husband, [[Raymond Parks (activist)|Raymond Parks]] (1903–1977). The Institute was co-founded in February 1987<ref>{{Cite book|title=Racial justice in America : a reference handbook|last=B.|first=Mustard, David|date=2003|publisher=ABC-CLIO|isbn=9781576072141|location=Santa Barbara, Calif.|pages=132|oclc=53165677}}</ref> by [[Rosa Parks]] and her long-time friend [[Elaine Eason Steele]]. It has its headquarters in [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]]<ref>[http://www.rosaparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=4 "Contact Us."] ''''Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development''. (retrieved 26 Aug 2010)</ref> and [[Washington, DC]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200203005811/en/Rosa-Raymond-Parks-Institute-RRPI-Museum-Announce|title=Rosa & Raymond Parks Institute (RRPI) and O Museum Announce "Hold My Hand Challenge" to Commemorate Mrs. Rosa Parks|work=Business Wire|access-date=2020-08-19}}</ref> The purpose of the institute was to "educate and motivate youth and adults, particularly African American people, for self and community betterment."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/trialandheirs/2012/01/06/rosa-parks-final-wishes-ignored-for-years-are-finally-restored/#655290285c59|title=Rosa Parks' Final Wishes, Ignored for Years, Are Finally Restored|last=Mayoras|first=Danielle and Andy|work=Forbes|access-date=2017-11-03|language=en}}</ref>
==Programs==
Park's husband wanted young people to get involved in [[community development]]. Different programs were developed like [[Pathways to Freedom]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/WNT/story?id=1247107|title=Civil Rights Pioneer Rosa Parks Dead at Age 92|date=2005-10-25|website=ABC News|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref> which taught youth about everything from the [[Underground Railroad]] to the [[civil rights movement]]. These programs also taught [[life skills]] and community interaction. Each program was a five-week period that took place over the summer.
In the past years, staff and leaders have participated in helping young students give their talents to organizations like the [[Freedom Writers]]. These programs have gone on in helping youth return to schools for [[Dropping out|drop-out]] status and getting involved in their communities<ref>[http://www.rosaparks.org RosaParks.org]</ref>
The Rosa Parks Institute has made a large donation to the Save [[Owasippe]] movement. They plan to build a base camp for "Pathways to Freedom" in [[Muskegon]].
==References==
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==External links==
*http://www.rosaparks.org
*http://www.ibiblio.org/sncc/index.html
*https://web.archive.org/web/20070403075053/http://www.thekingcenter.com/
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