Dub Massey, Civil Rights Icon and Friendship Nine Member, Dies at 84
Local civil rights icon and "Friendship Nine" member, Dub Massey, has died at the age of 84, as reported by WCCB Charlotte.
Charlotte, NC, November 12, 2026 — Dub Massey, a prominent figure in the local civil rights movement and a member of the historic “Friendship Nine,” has passed away at the age of 84. The news of his death was reported by WCCB Charlotte.
Massey was known for his activism during the civil rights era, particularly for his involvement with the “Friendship Nine.” This group of African American students staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in 1961. They were arrested for trespassing after refusing to leave their seats, famously adopting a
Story summarized from the original created by Google News on news.google.com, see more information here.
