Claudette colvin, the untold story of defiance

Claudette colvin, the untold story of defiance

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Social Studies, Religious Studies

11th Grade - University

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Claudia Colvin recounts her experience in 1955 when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks. She describes feeling a strong sense of resistance, inspired by figures like Harriet Tubman. Despite her fear, she was driven by anger and a desire for justice. Colvin was arrested and terrified, but she found solace in prayer. Reflecting on her actions, she emphasizes the importance of unity in fighting segregation.

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What did Claudia Colvin recite while she was terrified in jail?

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What did Claudia hope for when she wanted people to come together?

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