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July 18, 2024
Virginia Williams autographs an artists rendition of her for Shanesha Farrington at the "Sweet Justice" Ice Cream Social at Northstar Church of the Arts in Durham. The event honored Williams, a participant in the Royal Ice Cream sit-in in Durham in 1957.
Years before the sit-in at the Woolworth lunch counter in Greensboro helped spark the widespread civil rights movement of the 1960s, there was a sit-in at the Royal Ice Cream Parlor in Durham.
In 1957, a group of Black civil rights activists sat in the "whites only" section of the ice cream shop — they were arrested and convicted of trespassing by an all-white jury. At the time, the protest and the case gained little attention beyond the Black press. Today, the Royal Ice Cream sit-in is credited with sparking a movement of desegregation across Durham, and beyond.
Virginia Williams, 87, was a member of the "Royal Seven" and she was honored recently at an ice cream social called "Sweet Justice" at Northstar Church of the Arts in Durham. Co-host Leoneda Inge talks with Williams and several attendees inspired by Williams' activism and legacy.
Guest
Virginia Williams, member of the "Royal Seven" protestors
Due South
'Sweet Justice' ice cream social honors Virginia Williams and her role in Royal Ice Cream sit-in
July 18, 2024
Virginia Williams autographs an artists rendition of her for Shanesha Farrington at the "Sweet Justice" Ice Cream Social at Northstar Church of the Arts in Durham. The event honored Williams, a participant in the Royal Ice Cream sit-in in Durham in 1957.
Years before the sit-in at the Woolworth lunch counter in Greensboro helped spark the widespread civil rights movement of the 1960s, there was a sit-in at the Royal Ice Cream Parlor in Durham.
In 1957, a group of Black civil rights activists sat in the "whites only" section of the ice cream shop — they were arrested and convicted of trespassing by an all-white jury. At the time, the protest and the case gained little attention beyond the Black press. Today, the Royal Ice Cream sit-in is credited with sparking a movement of desegregation across Durham, and beyond.
Virginia Williams, 87, was a member of the "Royal Seven" and she was honored recently at an ice cream social called "Sweet Justice" at Northstar Church of the Arts in Durham. Co-host Leoneda Inge talks with Williams and several attendees inspired by Williams' activism and legacy.
Guest
Virginia Williams, member of the "Royal Seven" protestors
