EJI Remembers Civil Rights Pioneer Claudette Colvin - Equal Justice Initiative

Written By Ashley Roseboro
EJI Remembers Civil Rights Pioneer Claudette Colvin - Equal Justice Initiative

Source: Equal Justice Initiative — January 14, 2026

Claudette Colvin, 86, passed away Tuesday while under hospice care in Texas. She played a pivotal role in ending racial segregation in America, and we honor her legacy of courage and sacrifice.

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Ashley Roseboro
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