Greensboro’s Past Meets Its Future: Civil Rights Pioneer Clarence Henderson Shares Vision for City Leadership
Civil rights legend Clarence Henderson, who made history at the 1960 Woolworth lunch counter sit-in, shared powerful insights about leadership and Greensboro’s future during our remarkable meeting. ‘Politicians are a dime a dozen but real leaders are priceless,’ Henderson told me, emphasizing the importance of courageous leadership in transforming our city. From economic development to youth empowerment through property ownership, our two-hour conversation revealed a shared vision for Greensboro’s growth and prosperity.