Which famous African American was arrested after refusing to give up a bus seat for a white man? A. Sammy Davis, Jr. B. Nina Simone C. Rosa Parks D. Martin Luther King, Jr.

C. Rosa Parks

She refused to give her seat in the bus for a white man. This was because she believed that African Americans needed rights and everyone was equal. She was arrested for that reason. Later, many African Americans boycotted white buses.