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Four young black men sitting in at a segregated lunch counter at a drug store in Jackson, Mississippi, soon to be arrested by police officers (rear) for refusing an order to leave, 13 July 1961

Four young black men sitting in at a segregated lunch counter at a drug store in Jackson, Mississippi, soon to be arrested by police officers (rear) for refusing an order to leave, 13 July 1961


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Four young black men sitting in at a segregated lunch counter at a drug store in Jackson, Mississippi, soon to be arrested by police officers (rear) for refusing an order to leave, 13 July 1961

LUNCH COUNTER SIT-IN, 1961.
Four young black men sitting in at a segregated lunch counter at a drug store in Jackson, Mississippi, soon to be arrested by police officers (rear) for refusing an order to leave, 13 July 1961

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1961 Adversity Arrest Counter Customer Integration Jackson Jim Crow Lunch Mississippi Photographer Police Segregation South East Teenage


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This powerful photograph captures a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. Taken on July 13,1961, in Jackson, Mississippi, it shows four young black men courageously sitting at a segregated lunch counter inside a drug store. They are about to face arrest by police officers standing behind them for defying an order to leave. The image is a stark reminder of the deep-seated racial segregation that plagued America during this time. The determination and resilience of these teenage boys is evident as they calmly sit amidst adversity, challenging the oppressive Jim Crow laws that enforced racial discrimination. The setting itself speaks volumes about the struggle for equality in mid-20th century America. The lunch counter represents one of many public spaces where African Americans were denied basic rights and services solely based on their skin color. Photographed by an unknown photographer from The Granger Collection, New York, this image serves as a testament to the bravery and strength exhibited by those who fought for integration and equal treatment under the law. It stands as a symbol of resistance against injustice and reminds us of how far we have come in our ongoing quest for social justice.

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