Claudette Colvin: The Original Rosa Parks

The video tells the story of Claudette Colvin, a 15-year-old who challenged racial segregation in 1955 by refusing to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama. Her defiance inspired the NAACP to plan a bus boycott, although they chose Rosa Parks as the face of the movement due to her age and appearance. Despite this, Claudette played a crucial role in a successful lawsuit that declared the city's segregated bus system unconstitutional. While Rosa Parks became a prominent figure, Claudette's contributions were significant, though she lived a quieter life thereafter.

What was the outcome of the lawsuit filed by Claudette Colvin and others against the state of Alabama?

In what ways did Claudette Colvin's actions contribute to the Civil Rights Movement?