"The Sit-In at Sprayberry's Cafeteria", circa 1960

1960/1962

1960-1969

This account describes a sit-in protest in the Sprayberry Cafeteria, where a group of individuals demanded service but were denied due to their race. Despite an attempt by the cafeteria's owner to have them leave, the protesters insisted on staying. Police were eventually called, leading to their arrest for trespassing. The account reflects the determination and resilience of the protesters in their pursuit of equal rights. 3 pages.

African American student movements
African American universities and colleges
African American pioneers
African Americans--Civil rights
Protest movements
Race discrimination

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application/pdf

reports

Atlanta Student Movement Collection

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/fa:013

Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Georgia--Atlanta

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.013:0094

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