#OTD in 1958: Clara Luper’s First Sit-In Sparked a Movement

On Aug. 19, 1958, the NAACP Youth Council, led by Clara Luper and her students, staged a sit-in at the Katz Drug Store lunch counter in Oklahoma City. The peaceful protest challenged segregation and quickly drew national attention. Their movement inspired a wave of sit-ins across the Midwest and the country, marking a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.