Sit-in movement

The Sit-in Movement was a nonviolent protest strategy used during the American Civil Rights Movement, particularly in the 1960s. It involved activists, often students, occupying segregated spaces, such as lunch counters or parks, to challenge racial segregation and demand equal rights. By sitting peacefully in these spaces, they created disruptions that drew public attention to the injustices of segregation. This tactic aimed to highlight the need for change and push for desegregation, contributing significantly to the broader civil rights efforts and ultimately leading to changes in laws and social attitudes regarding race in the United States.