Greensboro 4
What college did the Greensboro 4 attend?
North Carolina agricultural and technical students
True or False: The Greensboro Sit-in lasted only one day
False, it lasted 6 months (Feb 1 - July 25)
True or False: Many Lunch counters throughout the south became integrated after sit-ins
True
Who helped The Greensboro 4 stage the first Sit-in?
White Businessman named Ralph Johns
Who alerted the media During the first Sit-in?
Ralph Johns
What committee was founded because of the Greensboro Sit-ins?
SNCC (Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee)
What are the names of the Greensboro 4? (at least 2)
Ezell Blair Jr., David Richmond, Franklin McCain, Joseph Mcneil
Why couldn't the police do anything when arriving to the Greensboro Sit-in?
The Greensboro 4 were paying customers and took no violent or illegal actions
What happened After the first Sit-in?
Hundreds of other young African Americans joined in the protest at Woolworths. Sit-ins became a popular way, throughout the south, to protest segregated lunch counters and restaurants
What happened to the 4 once they sat down in the restaurant?
They were refused service, Harassed by white people in the restaurant, and were asked to leave
What inspired/influenced many the Greensboro 4 and many young African Americans to use Sit-ins to protest segregation?
Influenced by non-violent protests of Gandhi, influenced by the brutal murder of Emmitt Till.
What did the Greensboro Sit-ins achieve for the civil rights movement?
Turning point in the movement: Brought the civil rights movement to a notional stage through the media, served as a template for non-violent protests (freedom riders)