Detroit Pistons and Rosa Parks’ Estate Offering Free Bus Rides on Select Days

The Detroit Pistons are joining forces with Rosa Parks' estate to give free bus rides throughout Detroit on Feb. 4 and Feb. 7 in honor of Black History Month and the birthday Parks.

In addition, the Pistons gave 500 commemorative jackets to bus drivers and staff from the Detroit Department of Transportation. They also debuted a featuring Rosa Parks artwork, crafted by Desiree Kelly.

“Mrs. Parks’ heroism and activism helped initiate a civil rights movement that changed U.S. history and continues to this day,” Pistons chief business officer Mike Zavodsky said in a statement. “We are honored to kick off the beginning of this year’s Black History Month in collaboration with the Rosa Parks Estate. As we celebrate her life and place in our nation’s history, recent events demonstrate that significant work remains to advance equality and social justice for all. Our organization will continue finding ways to enhance economic opportunity, enrich youth education and support voting rights.”

The Pistons are also releasing a commemorative merchandise line in honor of Rosa Parks.

The storm of the season is upon Michigan, and Michiganders across the state are sharing their photos of the big snow. Where I live, we weren't expected to get the brunt of the storm- but we did! I'm not a happy camper, since I can't stand snow, but I'll just keep pushing forward to spring.

Even though meteorologists are downgrading their estimates for snow totals with this storm, many area of lower Michigan are still getting 10-11 inches of the white stuff. The worst of the storm is expected to be over by Wednesday night (Feb. 2), but it will take a few days for plows to reach residential areas, so plan to stay home until the snow clears.

One thing is for certain: Michiganders have taken some really cool snow photos of this storm. Check out some wild snow photos from across Michigan below!