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Our woman of the week is Rosa Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005)

Rosa Parks, born Rosa Louise McCauley played a big role in the fight against racism and segregation. One December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in the colored section of a bus to a white passenger after the whites only section was full. She was subsequently arrested and charged with civil disobedience in violating Alabama segregation laws.
Her defiance and the Montgomery bus boycott which followed became important symbols of the civil rights movements. It brought about changes and the city of Montgomery was forced to lift the law requiring segregation on buses.
Rosa Parks action has taught us that just one person standing up for what her or she believes in can make a difference and bring about change. Rosa Parks we salute you and draw strength from your courage.

A Burning Torch or Light
To dream of holding a burning torch or light is a good sign. Young people so doing
will be successful in love, prosperous in business, victorious over enemies and honored and respected by friends and kinsfolk.

Our Woman of the Week is:
Mother Teresa 26 August 1910 – 5 September 1997

Mother Teresa also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta was born in Skopje, which is now the capital of the Republic of Macedonia. At the age of eighteen she moved to Ireland and later to India where she lived for most of her life.
In 1950 Mother Teresa founded The missionaries of Charity which had over 4500 sister and was active in 133 by 2012. They manage homes for people dying of AIDS, leprosy and tuberculosis. The also manage schools, orphanages, soup kitchens, dispensaries and mobile clinics. The also offer children and family counselling programs.
Mother Teresa received many honors including a Nobel Peace prize in 1979. She was canonised by the Catholic Church on September 4, 2016. We pay tribute to this great woman who gave of herself selflessly to help the less fortunate.
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