Binghamton in Broome County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ezell Blair, Jr.
(1941-)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2022
1. Ezell Blair, Jr. Marker
in the famous "Sit-In" at the Greensboro, NC
Woolworth's store, challenging the store's
policy of segregation.
"Mom, we are going to do something tomorrow that
may change history that might change the world."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights.
Location. 42° 6.143′ N, 75° 54.868′ W. Marker is in Binghamton, New York, in Broome County. Marker is along the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Promenade along the east bank of the Chenango River, between Henry and Clinton Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Binghamton NY 13901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Lewis (here, next to this marker); Viola Liuzzo (here, next to this marker); William L. Moore (a few steps from this marker); Jesse Jackson (a few steps from this marker); Susan B. Anthony (within shouting distance of this marker); Cesar Chavez (within shouting distance of this marker); Mohandas K. Gandhi (within shouting distance of this marker); Nelson R. Mandela (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Binghamton.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Jibreel Khazan (born Ezell Alexander Blair Jr). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 26, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Greensboro Sit-In. North Carolina History Project website entry (Submitted on May 14, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
via Wikipedia, 1960
2. The Greensboro Four
(left to right) David Richmond, Franklin McCain, Ezell A. Blair, Jr., and Joseph McNeil.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2022
3. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Promenade, looking south
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 14, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on March 26, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on May 14, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
