1. Rosa Parks Wasn’t Always First to Refuse a Bus Seat
Before Rosa Parks’ renowned act of defiance, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin refused to surrender her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus on March 2, 1955. Inspired by historical figures like Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth, Colvin’s courageous stand occurred nine months prior to Parks’ similar protest. However, due to her age and personal circumstances, Colvin did not become the face of the movement. Instead, Parks, a respected NAACP member, emerged as the iconic symbol of resistance. (history.com)
