Joseph McNeil, Civil Rights Pioneer and Member of the Greensboro Four, Dies at 83
Joseph McNeil, a prominent civil rights activist and a key member of the Greensboro Four, has passed away at the age of 83. McNeil was known for his significant role in the 1960 lunch counter sit-in protests that challenged racial segregation in the United States. As one of the original Greensboro Four, he helped ignite a movement advocating for civil rights and equality, leaving an enduring legacy in the struggle against injustice. Tributes have poured in from leaders and historians acknowledging his contributions to the civil rights movement.
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