Ezell Blair Jr.

Ezell Blair Jr. was a prominent figure in the American civil rights movement, best known as one of the "Greensboro Four." In 1960, he and three friends staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, challenging racial segregation. Their peaceful protest inspired similar demonstrations across the country, becoming a pivotal moment in the struggle for civil rights. Blair's actions contributed to the eventual desegregation of public spaces and highlighted the power of nonviolent protest in advocating for social justice and equality in America.