Claudette Colvin, Early Resister In Civil Rights Movement, Dies At 86

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Claudette Colvin, whose name is forever tied to the Montgomery Bus Boycott that began in December 1955, has died at the age of 86. 

A statement published on the Claudette Colvin Foundation website announced her passing.

It is with profound sadness that the Claudette Colvin Foundation and family announce the passing of Claudette Colvin, a beloved mother, grandmother, and civil rights pioneer. She leaves behind a legacy of courage that helped change the course of American history.