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!