An unnoticed Soul
Claudette Colvin
Early Life
People believe that Rosa Parks was the first who refused to give up her seat on a bus, but many haven't heard of Claudette Colvin. Rosa Parks refused on December 1, 1955 while Claudette Colvin refused on March 2, 1955 when she was 15 years old. (Bio.com)
Colvin studied her rights, and knew that she technically did not have to give her seat up. She was then arrested, and went to court. However, the charge was dropped because "her case was heard in juvenile court". (Phibbs)
The Role in Segregation
There was a case in 1956 that decided that bus segregation was unconstitutional which means it goes against the constitution and African American's rights.
Colvin's Legacy
Claudette Colvin will be turning 77 in September of 2016. She has made a huge impact on America without anyone even knowing her name.
Works Cited
Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
Phibbs, Cheryl. "Claudette Colvin." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2016. Web. 1 Feb. 2016.