Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.
Summary
House Resolution 88 is a commemorative measure that formally recognizes the "Greensboro Four"—Ezell Blair Jr., Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil, and David Richmond—for their 1960 sit-in at a segregated lunch counter in North Carolina. The resolution honors their role in sparking the broader student-led civil rights movement and highlights the historical effectiveness of nonviolent protest in American democracy. Additionally, the bill encourages state governments to include the history of the Greensboro Four in their public school curricula to ensure future generations understand this chapter of the Civil Rights Movement.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 31, 2025