Pioneers talks about rosa parks and her long history of civil rights activism. Iny highlight her influence igniting boycotts and nonviolent protests. This event was held to celebrate the opening of the new exhibit please welcome the librarian of congress, doc your dr. Carla hayden. Good evening. Good evening. And welcome to the library of congress. Have our pleasure to everyone here for a very special night as we open the librarys newest exhibition, rosa parks in her own words. It is my honor to welcome members of congress, including members of the congressional black caucus, members of the rosa parks family who have come to washington for this special celebration. Can we give them a hand . [laughter] [applause] we would also like to welcome the rosa and Raymond Parks institute for selfdevelopment, led by miss elaine steel. That is another round of applause. [applause] carla and photographer donna, whose photo of miss parks is prominently displayed in a vital part of the exhibition. Of