The life of Claudette Colvin, a civil rights pioneer whose courageous stand against segregation predated Rosa Parks' historic action, came to an end at the age of 86.
Rosa Parks National Day of Courage is on Feb. 4, the civil rights activist's birthday. These 12 songs honor her inspiring life and valiance.
The freedom fighter is seeking to get her conviction expunged almost 60 years later.
The civil rights icon was honored with a statue on Sunday, marking the 64th anniversary of when she refused to give up her seat for a white patron.