At her husband 's urging , she finished her high school studies in 1933 , at a time when less than 7 % of African Americans had a high - school diploma .
Rosa took numerous jobs , ranging from domestic worker to hospital aide .
At Rosa 's husband 's urging , Rosa finished her high school studies in 1933 , at a time when less than 7 % of African Americans had a high - school diploma .
Rosa took numerous jobs , ranging from domestic worker to hospital aide .