#ChangeIcons

#ChangeIcons

#ChangeIcons

 A celebration of the contributions of women historical figures who have largely been overlooked.

A graphic featuring an overlapping mix of cursive and hand-written text in various colors like black, white, and red. The names “Virginia 'Gini' Lauriel,” “Dolvin,” and other partially visible names are written in a decorative style. The background is light pink, evoking memories of memorable events.

Women’s History Month #ChangeIcons 2022

Claudette Colvin

Judith Heumann

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy

Susie Orbach

Queen Liliuokalani

Rosalind Franklin

Dolores Huerta

Grace Lee Boggs

Claudette Colvin Quick Facts

  • When Claudette refused to sit at the back of the bus, she was a student learning about Black history at the time.
  • Rosa Parks supported Claudette Colvin and they became good friends.
  • Claudette was charged with disturbing the peace, breaking segregation laws, and assaulting police officers and sentenced to indefinite probation
  • Claudette’s criminal record was finally expunged in 2021, 66 years after her brave act!

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