In the 'Origin of Everything' series, the episode 'Is the Rosa Parks Story True?' explores commonly held misconceptions about Rosa Parks, an emblematic figure in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. Contrary to popular belief, Parks was a staunch civil-rights activist long before her infamous arrest for refusing to relinquish her bus seat to a white man in 1955. The video delves into Parks' extensive involvement with the NAACP, her advocacy for Black women, and collaboration with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Parks' story is examined alongside figures like Claudette Colvin, whose earlier similar act did not gain the same recognition. Highlighting the complexity of Parks' lifelong activism challenges oversimplified retellings, emphasizing the importance of accurate historical narratives in understanding the nuances of social justice endeavors.