Art by Camilla Franklin
Claudette Colvin
Nimene creates a stirring hip hop track about the civil rights activist Claudette Colvin, who, as a teenager, refused to give up her seat on an Alabama city bus months before Rosa Parks’ famous protest. Featuring an interview between New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay and a 6 year old named Stella.
Extension Activity for Educators
Every episode features an extension activity with an activity for kids to celebrate our unsung heroes and learn more of their history! Today’s activity gives kids an opportunity to solve a problem or injustice int heir own community.
Click on the image or button below for the full activity!
Special Guests:
Roxane Gay
The New York Times Bestselling author of The Bad Feminist and other books and publications, a professor, editor, and social commentator.
Stella
Stella is a 6-year-old kid activist whose favorite thing in life is TV!
The song ‘Claudette Colvin’ was written by Nimene Wureh and produced by Stro Elliot, with additional production by Eric Gersen
