Sit-in Movement and SNCC (feb 1, 1960 – jun 17, 1960)
Description:
Sit-ins were a new tactic to protest against segregation. In Greensboro, North Carolina Four A&T freshmen sat down at a white-only lunch counter and refused to move until closing or they were served. From this, the SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) was formed.#RemainSeated
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Date:
feb 1, 1960
jun 17, 1960
~ 4 months and 17 days