1960 Greensboro sit-ins

The 1960 Greensboro sit-ins were a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement, where four Black college students sat at a segregated lunch counter in North Carolina and politely asked to be served. When denied, they remained seated peacefully, challenging racial segregation. Their actions inspired hundreds of others to join, leading to widespread protests and increased pressure to end racial discrimination in public places. The sit-ins highlighted the power of nonviolent, organized protest and significantly contributed to the push for desegregation in the United States.