Claudette Colvin
1939 – 2026

Claudette Colvin

African-American civil rights activist (1939–2026)

unlicensed assistive personnelcivil rights advocate
Born
1939-09-05, Montgomery
Died
2026-01-13
Birthplace state
Alabama

Biography

Claudette Colvin was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1939. On March 2, 1955, at age 15, she was arrested in Montgomery for refusing to give up her seat to a white woman on a segregated bus. This incident occurred nine months before Rosa Parks' similar refusal on a bus in the same city. Colvin worked as a nurse aide and was active in civil rights advocacy.

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Claudette Colvin is recorded as a unlicensed assistive personnel and a civil rights advocate, born in Alabama (1939–2026).

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Frequently asked about Claudette Colvin

Who was Claudette Colvin?
Claudette Colvin was African-American civil rights activist (1939–2026), born in Alabama (1939 – 2026).
When and where was Claudette Colvin born?
Claudette Colvin was born on 1939-09-05 in Montgomery.
When did Claudette Colvin die?
Claudette died on 2026-01-13.
What was Claudette Colvin known for?
Claudette Colvin is recorded as a unlicensed assistive personnel and a civil rights advocate.
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