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Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.

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This resolution honors the Greensboro Four for their role in the civil rights movement and for helping lead to the creation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee. It also recognizes the value of ethnic and racial diversity in the United States and the ongoing importance of sit-ins as a form of nonviolent protest. Additionally, it encourages states to include information about the Greensboro Four in what they teach in schools.

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February 5, 2026

Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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