Claudette Colvin

the boycott on Montgomery buses for civil rights. This shows Rosa Park’s bravery, and how she defended her civil rights even after knowing that she would face consequences for it. Likewise, another person who did something very similar to this is Claudette Colvin. According to npr.org, Claudette, who also lived in Alabama, was on a bus ride on March 2nd, 1955. She was asked to stand up for a white passenger, which she refused to do. “The bus driver ordered her to get up and she refused, saying she would paid her fare and it was her constitutional right,” says npr.org. Claudette Colvin’s bravery showed that she cared about her civil rights and she supported them by defending them, even after knowing she would be arrested for it. She stood up for what she believed in, making her a true hero. According to biography.com, both Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin had to face being arrested, and started various movements such as the Montgomery bus boycott. Both Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin faced a challenge, and it was to defend their civil rights or not. Together they chose to defend them and faced consequences, but helped the United States become a better place. Additionally, they were role models for many people and still are. Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks were just a few of the building blocks which changed America’s civil rights. Lastly, a challenge that many heroes have faced before and are still facing now is defending women’s rights, especially in third world countries.…

Our topic is Claudette Colvin, an African American girl who did the same act as Rosa Parks, but nine months before. We wanted to find a person who did something meaningful but didn’t earn credit for it. First, we went to the internet and searched, people in history who did something meaningful, but did get recognition for it. This is the website we personally found Claudette Colvin on http://www.cracked.com/article_19076_5-important-people-who-were-screwed-out-history-books.html. On that…

Gayle, the party who initiated the lawsuit consisted of Aurelia Browder, Susie McDonald, Claudette Colvin and Mary Louise Smith. At the time, Claudette Colvin was the plaintiff who drew the most attention, for the fact that she was merely fifteen and the youngest of the four. The hero in this instance were the four plaintiffs that had taken a stand against the segregation and racism that was being experienced throughout the slave states. In court cases, the defendant would be seen as the…

case. Claudette Colvin didn’t give her seat up to a white person because she wanted to end segregation. Claudette got thrown into jail for doing that which is not fair. But without Claudette the world wouldn’t be like it is today. In the United states, civil rights are supposed to be for all people have had to fight for their rights, when others tried to deny them, today all the people respect Claudette Colvin. What made Claudette Colvin important to the Civil rights movement? Claudette…

JPT Logos refers to logical reason and proof or evidence. Similarly, Pathos refers to feelings and emotional appeals whereas; Ethos refers to trust and credibility. The first video, “Drunk History- Claudette Colvin And Rosa Parks” was about the 15 years old black girl who was wearing an eye glasses. She was going home from school as usual. Suddenly, a white girl appears in the bus and says to move from their seat to Claudette and her friend because she was white. Claudette’s friend moved from…

Imitation of Life is a movie directed by John M. Stahl in 1934. Claudette Colbert plays the protagonist in the role of Beatrice “Bea” Pullman. Bea’s new found friend is Delilah Johnson, played by Louise Beavers. Together, both of these ladies create a successful business. Throughout the film we see both their daughters, Jessie and Peola, grow into beautiful women. The Imitation of Life is relevant to our class due to Bea and Delilah’s success after the Great Depression. The three literary…

Three Came Home is a movie directed by Jean Negulesco. Claudette Colbert plays the role of Agnes Keith, the loving mother and faithful wife. Her husband, Harry Keith, is played by Patrick Knowles. Together they have a son named George, played by Mark Keuning. This movie revolves around the Japanese invasion of Sandaken. Throughout the film we see the struggle and heartbreak of the family as they face many trials and tribulations. Three Came Home is relevant to our class due to our studies of the…

From the time of the creation of the first films, films have reflected the values society holds at the time of the films creation. The film Imitation of life is no different, in two films adaptations it is easy to see the society and ideals reflected in both movies. Both of the films are similar in the issues that are dealt with in them, but are depicted differently on screen because of the vast time difference between the two periods. In the 1934 Version of the film by Director John M.…

Claudette Colvin was on important civil rights activism who made significant impact on the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Who was Claudette Colvin? Claudette Colvin was a black American woman who stood up to the people for her seat. On September 5, 1939 Claudette colvin was born in New York City. Colvin loved her school where she work hard at. Claudette has a sister name Velma and her brother name Rondy and she have children. Her mother and father…

Growing up Phillip Hoose lived in South Bend, Indiana for most of his childhood. In South Bend he attended Indiana University. Phillip Hoose was a graduate of the Yale School of forestry & Environmental Studies. Before he started writing books he was dedicated to preserving plants and and wildlife. After he had two daughters one of them named Ruby and the other named Hannah. Hannah and Ruby inspired Phillip Hoose to start writing children's books so that he could keep up with them. Hannah even…