Claudette Colvin was the first African American to refuse to give up her seat on a bus during the civil rights movement; 9 months before Rosa Parks. She was overlooked by civil rights leaders as being a potential symbol of the movement because she was considered too radical; pregnant and unmarried as a teenager. 9 months AFTER Colvin's brave act for equality, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the front of the bus. Rosa Parks was chosen by civil rights leaders as being a better role model/symbol for the movement, and has been taught as the "first" African American to stand up for her right to sit in the front section of the bus in this country's history. Claudette Colvin understood why this was done, and supported the decision by civil rights leaders. She has yet to be recognized.
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