The teen who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus—before Rosa Parks - National Geographic

Written By Ashley Roseboro

Source: National Geographic — January 29, 2026

The teen who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus—before Rosa Parks Claudette Colvin’s bold stand comes into focus during Black History Month, highlighting young activists who helped shape the fight for civil rights.

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