Greensboro Sit Ins (feb 1, 1960 – jul 25, 1960)
Description:
Greensboro Sit Ins were when African American students refused to leave the counters of segregated diners in North Carolina. They would be arrested, but more people would come to take their spot at the counter. This movement spread to many towns throughout the U.S.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 1, 1960
jul 25, 1960
~ 5 months and 25 days