SNCC's "Grassroots" Organizing

SNCC’s "grassroots" organizing focused on empowering local Black communities to lead their own civil rights efforts. Instead of top-down directives, they provided training and support to community members, encouraging them to identify their issues and take collective action. This approach fostered genuine local leadership, built community confidence, and created sustainable change from the ground up. It emphasized inclusivity, local knowledge, and direct participation, making the movement more authentic and responsive to the needs of those it aimed to serve.