Bill > SJR10

This resolution, a joint resolution of the Alabama Legislature, mourns the death of Claudette Colvin, a significant figure in the Civil Rights Movement. It acknowledges her birth in Birmingham, Alabama, and her early life before detailing her courageous act on March 2, 1955, when, at fifteen years old, she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery bus, nine months before Rosa Parks' more widely known protest. This act led to her arrest and a subsequent lawsuit, *Browder v. Gayle*, where Colvin, along with other plaintiffs, testified and ultimately contributed to a Supreme Court ruling that declared bus segregation unconstitutional. The resolution also highlights her dedication to social justice, her pursuit of education, and the growing recognition of her legacy through various media, awards, and biographical works, including the establishment of the Claudette Colvin Foundation to inspire youth. Finally, it notes that her record was expunged in 2021, acknowledging her courageous actions.

https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search