Bus Quote by Claudette Colvin
“I wanted the young African-American girls also on the bus to know that they had a right to be there, because they had paid their fare just like the white passengers.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Civil Rights Rally, Montgomery, 1955
Young African‑American girls have an equal right to ride the bus, just as white passengers do, because they pay the same fare.
In simple terms: Equality on public transport.
Key Takeaway
Stand up for your rights.
Themes
civil rights
equality
justice
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
historical
activist
When to use this quote
- public transportation
- school integration
- community activism
- legal challenges
Key Concepts
segregation
racial equality
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to support equal rights today?
- How does paying the same fare symbolize fairness?
A Different Perspective
Resistance can be met with violence and legal obstacles.
