Alabama House Resolution 16 mourns the death of civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin.

Alabama House Resolution 16 honors the life and legacy of civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin, who passed away. The resolution highlights Colvin's pivotal role in the civil rights movement, including her arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955, nine months before Rosa Parks. Colvin's actions contributed to the Browder v. Gayle case, which led to the desegregation of Montgomery's public buses. Despite facing significant personal challenges, Colvin remained dedicated to social justice, founding the Claudette Colvin Foundation to inspire future generations.

Alabama House Resolution 16 mourns the death of civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin.

Alabama House Resolution 16 honors the life and legacy of civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin, who passed away. The resolution highlights Colvin's pivotal role in the civil rights movement, including her arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955, nine months before Rosa Parks. Colvin's actions contributed to the Browder v. Gayle case, which led to the desegregation of Montgomery's public buses. Despite facing significant personal challenges, Colvin remained dedicated to social justice, founding the Claudette Colvin Foundation to inspire future generations.