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Join Van Gilmer as he shares his firsthand experiences from the Greensboro sit-ins, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, and the fight to end segregation at the Woolworth’s lunch counter.
On February 1st, 1960, four Black college students sparked a movement by staging a sit-in at the Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, NC, challenging the long-standing Jim Crow segregation laws. Van Gilmer, a student at North Carolina A&T State University during this historic event, continued the fight for civil rights alongside many others, contributing to the desegregation of public spaces. In this presentation, Gilmer will recount his role in this transformative period of American history, offering insights into the courage and determination that fueled the movement for equality. Don't miss this opportunity to hear a firsthand account of the struggles and triumphs that shaped the Civil Rights Movement.
This program is presented in partnership with RAIN (Racial Awareness in the North Shore).
