1960 Sit-In

The 1960 Sit-In was a pivotal civil rights protest in the United States, beginning on February 1, when four African American college students in Greensboro, North Carolina, sat at a segregated lunch counter, requesting service. Their peaceful action highlighted racial discrimination and sparked a nationwide movement. Many others joined, leading to sit-ins at other locations, which pressured businesses to change discriminatory practices. This grassroots effort played a crucial role in raising awareness about racial injustice and contributed to the eventual desegregation of public spaces, emphasizing the power of nonviolent protest in the fight for civil rights.