In this transcript of a February 12, 1990, oral history interview conducted by Kathleen Hoke with Marvin Sykes, Sykes describes the Woolworth's sit-in of February 1, 1960, from his perspective as a reporter covering the story, including his obserservations of those involved and subsequent media treatment. Other topics include the general climate for change and race relations in the 1960s; contemporary journalism; and local politics.
