June 30, 1960: Black college students stage sit-in at segregated Glen Echo amusement park

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Black college students stage sit-in at segregated Glen Echo amusement park, near Washington DC, before their arrest, 60 years ago tonight: #Routt

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[elleng]

1. 60 years ago tonight

[mahatmakanejeeves]

2. I went back and edited the title. Thanks. NT

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[SaveOurDemocracy]

3. Thugs and criminals.

Well, that's what our pissant in the oval office would claim.

[abqtommy]

4. We've come a long way, Baby, but we sure got a long way to go...

[bobbieinok]

5. Notice how well dressed they are. That was strongly emphasized for those taking part in sit-ins..

Especially black students