Veteran civil rights organizer Ella Baker invited student sit-in leaders to Shaw University in Raleigh, NC, on April 1960 (starting with a conference on April 15, 1960 – outside the corridor, but a state event). (Replace with a corridor-specific March 2 event if available or skip local heading if none.)
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Historical Context
This event occurred during the 1960s, during the Civil Rights Movement era. The event took place in Roanoke-Greensboro Corridor, an area of significant historical importance.