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The civil rights pioneer pushed back against segregation nine months before Rosa Parks' landmark protest but has long been overlooked
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The civil rights pioneer pushed back against segregation nine months before Rosa Parks' landmark protest but has long been overlooked
Claudette Colvin's case came nine months before Rosa Parks made history for also refusing to give up her bus seat.
Claudette Colvin's case came nine months before Rosa Parks made history for also refusing to give up her bus seat.
Claudette Colvin's case came nine months before Rosa Parks made history for also refusing to give up her bus seat.
Claudette Colvin, 82, (pictured) was arrested aged 15 for breaking Alabama segregation laws and assaulting an officer. She said clearing her name will set a good example to descendants.