The above photo is a scene from inside the International Civil Rights Museum. It shows the museum at its best, open to the public and serving as a gathering place. Behind the photographer was a table set up for voter registration. In front of the camera is a scene of families gathered after the Dr. MLK, Jr. Parade. On the wall, the sepia photo is of the "Greensboro Four" (from left to right). David Richmond, Franklin McCain, Ezell Blair, Jr., and Joseph McNeil. They are the four men who sat at the Woolworth's lunch counter, in this very building, and ordered a cup of coffee. In defiance of segregation and in support of civil rights, these four were part of the impetus to change laws related to different treatment based on race.
The above information, the Sit-In story, is known by many, especially locally. What is not as well known is the fact that the "Greensboro Four" have fourteen children. Imagine what great dads and role models they have been. Imagine growing up knowing you have your own dad to thank for changing society for the better. Notice the dads on the couches. Imagine how special their children will feel when they get older, knowing that their dad spent the day with them and brought them out to participate in the MLK Day activities. Twenty-first century urban dads are like that- involved. Frequently, they are seen manning the strollers.
Today is ABC Wednesday and D is for Dads, Urban Dads. (See the other A-Z Urban Finds, here).
Great post about dads!
Posted by: EG CameraGirl | Wednesday, February 03, 2016 at 10:17 AM
And a fitting place to visit on MLK Day.
Posted by: William Kendall | Wednesday, February 03, 2016 at 11:33 AM
I recall learning about this in history lessons. Kids today still learn about this moment of bravery by the 4 men.
Leslie
abcw team
Posted by: Leslie | Wednesday, February 03, 2016 at 11:54 AM
Dads deserve more positive attention, i totaly agree ;-)
Have a nice abc-day / - week
♫ M e l ☺ d u ♫ (abc-w-team)
Posted by: Melody | Wednesday, February 03, 2016 at 12:46 PM
Great way to teach kids about the past.
Posted by: Joy | Wednesday, February 03, 2016 at 05:49 PM
I was 8 in 1961. That story was well-impressed in my brain.
ROG, ABCW
Posted by: Roger Green | Wednesday, February 03, 2016 at 06:22 PM
Lovely post
Dads deserve more attention & love
Posted by: DeeDee | Thursday, February 04, 2016 at 04:30 AM