Monday, February 1st, marked the opening of the International Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro. The museum resides in the former F.W. Woolworth’s department store building, where fifty years ago to the day, four African-American men took a seat at the “whites only” lunch counter and refused to move, thereby igniting the sit-in movement across the country. This was a pivotal event in the Civil Rights movement and the opening of this museum is certainly a monumental event for both the City of Greensboro and the State of North Carolina.
I had the opportunity to attend and speak at the Town Hall forum which was held on Thursday, January 28th. It was a wonderful experience to hear the thoughts of all who were present, especially those who played such a strong role in the civil rights movement.
I am proud that this museum opened in North Carolina and I encourage all North Carolinians to visit the museum and learn for themselves how four brave young men transformed this country.
If you would like more information about the International Civil Rights Museum, you can visit their website at http://www.sitinmovement.org/
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