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March 2, 1955: Claudette Colvin Refuses to Give Up Her Bus Seat

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Claudette Colvin, at age 15, refused to give up her seat to a white woman on a Montgomery, Alabama bus on March 2, 1955. Motivated by her studies of African American history and the U.S. Constitution, Colvin was inspired to take action. Her refusal, just days after Black History Month, echoed the teachings she had absorbed about her rights and dignity. Despite facing charges, including assault, her case preceded Rosa Parks’ historic protest by nine months. Colvin’s defiance, often overshadowed, played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement and inspired others to challenge segregation.
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