Alabama honors the life and legacy of civil rights pioneer, Claudette Colvin.

The Alabama Legislature mourns the passing of civil rights pioneer, Claudette Colvin, who passed away in 2026. Colvin, born in 1939, was a key figure in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger in 1955. Her arrest sparked a successful lawsuit that led to the desegregation of Alabama's buses. Despite not completing high school, Colvin earned her GED and attended college, later becoming an advocate for social justice. Her legacy includes inspiring future generations and founding the Claudette Colvin Foundation.

Alabama honors the life and legacy of civil rights pioneer, Claudette Colvin.

The Alabama Legislature mourns the passing of civil rights pioneer, Claudette Colvin, who passed away in 2026. Colvin, born in 1939, was a key figure in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger in 1955. Her arrest sparked a successful lawsuit that led to the desegregation of Alabama's buses. Despite not completing high school, Colvin earned her GED and attended college, later becoming an advocate for social justice. Her legacy includes inspiring future generations and founding the Claudette Colvin Foundation.