Columbus honors Rosa Parks' legacy at annual tribute event

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Members of the community came together to celebrate the power of one: the 19th annual statewide tribute to Rosa Parks. 

Congresswoman Joyce Beatty hosted the event alongside other special guests including Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and local author Rita Fuller-Yates. The purpose of tonight's event was to highlight Rosa Parks’ legacy and inspire a conversation on civil rights and freedom.

For Representative Beatty, it was humbling that so many people were part of this event.