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Mike Ilitch was the founder of Little Caesars and he quietly paid Rosa Parks' rent for over a decade. After moving to Detroit, Michigan in 1957, Rosa Parks became an important presence in the city for years afterward. In 1994, Rosa Parks was robbed and harmed in her home at 81 years old.

One of Rosa Parks' closest friends, Federal Judge Damon Keith found out about the incident. He worked to find her a safer apartment at the Riverfront Apartments in downtown Detroit. One day, Mike Ilitch read about her story in the newspaper. He immediately called Judge Keith and offered to pay her rent. Mike Ilitch and his wife Marian quietly wrote a check every single month, and continued paying for the apartment until Rosa Parks passed away in 2005.

Mike's generous act was only discovered after he passed away in 2017. Judge Keith wrote about it in his 2013 book "Crusader for Justice." He said, "It's important that people know what Mr. Mike Ilitch did for Ms. Rosa Parks because it’s symbolic of what he has always done for the people of our city." In a world that's often so eager for recognition, Mike Ilitch chose compassion without applause. He saw a hero who needed help and quietly stood by her.

Read more: stayinspirednews.com/the-founder-of-little-caesars-pizza-paid-rosa-parks-rent-for-over-10-years

📸 (Photo: Ilitch Holdings / National Archives)

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