The Greensboro Four

February 1, 1960 Greensboro, North Carolina Four African-American freshmen from a local university sat down at the lunch counter of a Woolworth store. They wanted more than the food they ordered.

The Four Students David RichmondDavid Richmond Franklin McCainFranklin McCain Ezell Blair, Jr.Ezell Blair, Jr. Joseph McNeilJoseph McNeil Leaving Woolworth, February 1, 1960 At the same counter, 1980

Stay out of white-owned restaurantsStay out of white-owned restaurants Use separate drinking fountainsUse separate drinking fountains Go to separate schoolsGo to separate schools Ride in the back of the busRide in the back of the bus Unwritten laws of the South stated that African Americans should: What was wrong?

What did they do? They sat at the counter, ordered food, and waited to be served.They sat at the counter, ordered food, and waited to be served. They were not violent.They were not violent. They left at the end of the day and came back the next day.They left at the end of the day and came back the next day.

What happened next? In the days that followed, hundreds of African-American students joined the sit-in.In the days that followed, hundreds of African-American students joined the sit-in. Students across the South were inspired to stage sit-ins.Students across the South were inspired to stage sit-ins. These actions led to the integration of Woolworth and other stores.These actions led to the integration of Woolworth and other stores. Protesters in front of Woolworth

The Legacy The Greensboro Four were part of the larger Civil Rights Movement that included the Montgomery bus boycott and Freedom Riders.The Greensboro Four were part of the larger Civil Rights Movement that included the Montgomery bus boycott and Freedom Riders. Their shoes were filled by many other young African Americans who were ready for change.Their shoes were filled by many other young African Americans who were ready for change. Footprints of the Greensboro Four in front of Woolworth