Joseph McNeil, who helped spark a protest movement at a Greensboro lunch counter, dies at 83 McNeil was one of four North Carolina A&T State University students who helped desegregate the Greensboro "whites only" Woolworth counter. admin-truth Posted on 3 weeks ago McNeil was one of four North Carolina A&T State University students who helped desegregate the Greensboro “whites only” Woolworth counter. Post navigation Previous: Embattled Texas Oilfield Waste Company Fined After Worker’s DeathNext: Houston offers in-person trash can pick up after 13 Investigates finds thousands requesting one