The Greensboro Four were a group of four African American college students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University who bravely initiated the sit-in movement during the civil rights era.

On February 1, 1960, Ezell Blair Jr. (later known as Jibreel Khazan), David Richmond, Joseph McNeil, and Franklin McCain, went to a Woolworth's store in Greensboro, North Carolina, and sat down at the "Whites Only" lunch counter. Despite being denied service, they remained seated in protest of segregation and racial discrimination.

Their peaceful demonstration sparked a wave of sit-ins across the South, with students and activists staging similar protests at lunch counters, department stores, and other segregated establishments. The Greensboro Four's actions were instrumental in bringing national attention to the injustice of segregation and played a significant role in the ultimately successful push for civil rights legislation.

The courage and determination of the Greensboro Four paved the way for future generations of activists and contributed to the momentum of the civil rights movement in the United States. Their legacy continues to inspire and remind us of the power of nonviolent protest in the fight for equality and justice.