Ezell Blair Jr. (Jibreel Khazan)

Ezell Blair Jr., also known as Jibreel Khazan, is an important figure in the American civil rights movement. Born in 1941, he became known for participating in the sit-ins at a segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960, alongside friends. These peaceful protests challenged racial segregation and sparked a nationwide movement for civil rights. Blair's activism contributed to the eventual desegregation of public facilities in the South and highlighted the struggle for equality, making him a key player in the fight against racial injustice in the United States.