I remember during Easter one year, I was to get a ... -Claudette Colvin

I remember during Easter one year, I was to get a pair of black patent shoes but you could only get them from the white stores, so my mother drew the outline of my feet on a brown paper bag in order to get the closest size, because we weren't allowed to go in the store to try them on.

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Claudette Colvin is a courageous civil rights activist known for her pioneering role in the (please specify the civil rights event or contribution associated with the activist if available). She played a significant role in advancing the civil rights movement and challenging racial segregation. Claudette Colvin's bravery and activism laid the groundwork for later civil rights efforts and continue to inspire activists fighting for equality and justice.