Kwanzaa Day 5; A Black History Trek to Greensboro, NC

 

You guys know I love my Black History tours. When I can share that time with friends, it is that much more special. These photos are from day one of a celebration of friendship and Sistahood in Greensboro, NC. 

We began our day at the Civil Rights Museum where the historic 1960 lunch counter sit-ins occurred. The original site of those sit-ins, Woolworths, has now been turned into a museum. The sit-ins are historic and had a lasting and profound impact on American history.

Can you imagine the honor of actually knowing someone who sat at that lunch counter in the 60s and was arrested many times for doing so, That would be my good friend Van Gilmer, who, of course, I called as we were driving to Greensboro to get his insight and input on anything special we should make note of while we were in Greensboro. You will notice his name on the side of the monument of the four NC A&T students who started the sit-ins at Woolworth that took on like wildfire, not only in Greensboro but, across the country. Thank you Van! We are forever indebted and grateful for your courage and bravery!

After the museum, we met more friends for lunch at Luxe, a Black owned soul food restaurant, which was an excellent soul food experience that I highly recommend! Everything served was delicious!

After a joyful Sistah Girl lunch, we left to do a drive-by on the campuses of two HBCUs, North Carolina A&T and Bennett College, a private college for women. The schools were closed because the students are still on holiday break, therefore, only a drive by. I will visit again to take in the experienceof the campus in full swing. NCA&T has a monument honoring their four brave sit-in students. Of course we stopped to get photos. A nice Hampton Pirate, Amanda, did us the honor of a group photo. It's an HBCU thing, not a Seton Hall thing Bibi (inside joke)! LOL!

From there we went to an African-American art gallery which, unfortunately, wasn't open but other parts of the arts and culture plaza were.

Before getting back on the road, we stopped to partake in savory treats at Savor The Moment, a Black owned pastry and coffee shop.

It was just a Blackety-Black history filled day of Sisterly love in Greensboro, North Carolina. Put it on your bucket list of must-do Black History tours.

This is how I spent Day 5 of Kwanzaa, Nia, honoring the principle of Purpose!

Happy Kwamzaa!

Happy  New Year!

Happy Black History 365!!!