All You Need To Know About Claudette Colvin, The Woman Behind The Montgomery Bus Boycott - The Root
Source: The Root — January 14, 2026
History classes always share Rosa Parks’ story, but often overlook Claudette Colvin, the 15-year-old civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat nine months before Parks did. Now, after her passing on Tuesday, Jan. 13, The Root is committed to keeping her story alive.