SEPTA pays tribute to 4 activists who helped desegregate public transportation

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- SEPTA paid tribute to four African American activists who helped desegregate public transportation.

Students from a local charter school were invited to the event at SEPTA headquarters on Monday.
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Along with employees, they learned about the courageous actions of Elizabeth Jennings Graham, Octavius Catto, Rosa Parks and John Mott Drew.

Each of these individuals played a key role in bringing social change to the transportation industry.
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