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I guess it depends on how in depth you go with the information. I would think Rosa Parks refusing to get up would be common knowledge, and therefore wouldn't need citation. If you directly quote her, or go into more detail, though, you'd need to cite.
In this case, maybe a book about the boycott, or a biography on Rosa Parks, depending on what angle you're taking.
hmmm...maybe an encyclopedia would work. Unbiased, and all that. All of my former English profs have seemed to have the idea (and I agree, at least for research papers) that an encyclopedia was a good starting point, but in no way should it be your primary source.
And sorry, I know nothing about APA format... I've always used MLA.
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