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Author, Kimberley Johnson pose at the former McCrory Variety store in downtown Rock Hill, S.C. with a group of men(Friendship 9) who made history on January 31,1961 when they were arrested for sitting at white-only counter.
(l to r) David Boone, Clarence Graham, James Wells(wheelchair),Willie McCleod(hold book) Kimberly Johnson , and W.T. “Dab” Massey.