Cotton Canvas Tote Bag (Claudette Colvin)

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Claudette Colvin, born Claudette Austin on September 5, 1939, in Montgomery, Alabama, is an American pioneer of the 1950s civil rights movement. At the age of 15, she was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white woman on a crowded, segregated bus—nine months before Rosa Parks’s more widely known act. Colvin’s courageous protest challenged segregation and contributed to the fight for civil rights. She was one of the plaintiffs in the Browder v. Gayle case that ultimately led to the end of bus segregation in Montgomery, Alabama. Despite her significant role, Colvin’s efforts were initially overlooked due to her circumstances. In 2021, her criminal record was expunged, recognizing her historic contribution

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This 100% cotton bag comes in one size – 15″ x 16″– perfect for everyday wear. While the canvas material will show off your designs in great colors, it’s durable and will last for years. The bag features 20″ handles (made from the same canvas), making it easy to carry even with a week’s worth of shopping.

.: 100% cotton canvas
.: Available in natural and black colors
.: Heavy fabric (12 oz/yd² (406.9 g/m²))
.: Sewn-in label

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