sit-ins-sh

On Feb. 1, 1960, four freshmen demanded demanded to be served at F.W. Woolworth Company store after buying school supplies. They new they wouldn't be served but they wanted to take a stand. The first sit-in wasn't very effective but once more people started participating, civil rights organizations started to spread the word. Many times the protesters would get food thrown at them. This was a nonviolent way of protesting adn had a lot of impact.

Do's and Don'ts of Sit-ins: Do : Don't: >
 * Show yourself friendly at the counter at all times
 * Sit straight and always face the counter
 * Strike back, or curse back if attacked
 * laugh out
 * hold conversations
 * block the entrance