Greensboro lunch Sit-ins (feb 1, 1960 – apr 28, 1960)
Description:
The Sit in protest started in greensboro,north carolina, when a group of students were denied service at a segregated lunch counter and refused to leave. This type of protest was a symbol of the nonviolent movement and spread throughout many southern college towns. This type of protesting was very effective and helped to bring to light the immorality of segregation.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 1, 1960
apr 28, 1960
~ 2 months and 27 days