Greensboro Four

The Greensboro Four were four African American college students: Ezell Blair Jr., David Richmond, Franklin McCain, and Joseph McNeil. In February 1960, they staged a peaceful sit-in at a segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, demanding service. Their nonviolent protest sparked a broader movement against racial segregation across the United States, inspiring similar actions in other cities. The Greensboro Four became symbols of the Civil Rights Movement, demonstrating the power of grassroots activism and the importance of challenging unjust laws. Their actions contributed to the eventual desegregation of public spaces and increased awareness of civil rights issues.