Greensboro, North Carolina has a rich history in the Civil Rights Movement and African American history. One of the most significant events in Greensboro's Black history is the Greensboro sit-ins that took place in 1960. Four Black college students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University sat down at the segregated Woolworth's lunch counter and initiated a peaceful protest against racial segregation. Their actions sparked a wave of sit-ins and protests across the South, leading to the desegregation of many public facilities.

Greensboro is also home to the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, which is located in the historic Woolworth building where the sit-ins took place. The museum preserves the history of the Civil Rights Movement and the contributions of African Americans in the struggle for equality.

Additionally, Greensboro has been home to prominent African American leaders and activists, such as Rev. Jesse Jackson, who organized civil rights demonstrations in the city during the 1960s. The city continues to celebrate its Black history and culture through events, museums, and community initiatives that honor the contributions of African Americans to Greensboro's vibrant history.