In the 1950s the civil rights movement would ignite and blacks would unify under the philosophy of equality for all. As blacks fought for their rights, a wave of white resistance developed. White resistance manifested itself in many forms, from social violence to political manipulation. A new form of white resistance known as “progressive mystique” developed in Southern communities like Greensboro. The “Progressive Mystique” has allowed communities, like Greensboro, to “maintain both a progressive liberal racial rhetoric and a discriminatory, conservative racial order.” The “progressive mystique” incorporated the concepts of unanimous agreeableness, hospitality to new ideas, civility, and “community responsibility to the Negro” (8). William H. Chafe's book Civilities and Civil Rights and the Virginia Durr documents demonstrate the role and impact of the “progressive mystique.” In the 20th century, Greensboro, North Carolina, was recognized for its “progressive outlook, especially in industrial development, education, and race relations” (4). As a progressive city, Greensboro allowed its blacks some educational and intellectual freedom. For example, individuals such as Nell Coley and Vance Chavis openly announced their participation in the NAACP and urged blacks to register to vote (24). This open exchange of ideas gave blacks a sense of power and ultimately led to meetings with an agenda. In these meetings, blacks began to demand: better job opportunities, decent housing and quality equipment for schools (9). The ability of blacks to freely express their opinions is an example of progressive mystique and a philosophy of hospitality towards new ideas. As a result of this freedom, the blacks of Greensboro would be… at the center of the paper…” (17). In this scenario, Virginia was forced to implement “progressive mystique” ideologies to maintain civility and pleasantness with college conditions. Virginia compromised her conservative ideologies regarding race and sat down to lunch with the black girl, a progressive liberal racial ideal. This experience would impact the way Virginia Durr treated blacks. She was now more open to new ideas regarding race and showed more civility towards the black race. Compared to other Southern cities, Greensboro seemed like a progressive community. However, Greensboro was a gilded community that hid its conservative and discriminatory racial order with progressive liberal rhetoric. In Greensboro, according to the philosophy of the “progressive mystique,” ​​it was more important to maintain social harmony than to achieve racial equality..