The Greensboro four sit-ins

The Greensboro four sit-insCreated by: Isabella Schabell-Barrera and Donovan Olson

1Summary of EventThe Civil Rights Movement was a very important time in history. It started in 1955 and ended in 1968. The Greensboro Four Sit-Ins were a large part of the Civil Rights Movement. This was a time when blacks sat in restaurants where they were not allowed and refused to leave.

When? Started on February 1st, 1960 at 10:30 AM Was still happening in November

Where?1st sit-in at Woolworths in Greensboro, North Carolina Caused sit-ins across the state By the end of February, sit-ins were happening across the south

Who was Involved? The original Greensboro Four: Franklin McCain Joseph McneilEzell Blair Jr.David Richmond

What was the Purpose?To demand equal rights for blacksTo do something to remember Emmit Till

Additional FactsThe Greensboro Four were from North Carolina A&T College The sit-in forced Woolworths to close early By November 6th there were 1,000 protestors

Outcome Woolworths intergrated all of its stores

Created By:Isabella Schabell-Barrera and Donovan Olson

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