Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) is a civil rights organization founded in 1957, known for its role in the American civil rights movement. Founded by leaders including Martin Luther King Jr., it aims to advance justice and equality through nonviolent activism. The SCLC focused on issues such as voter registration, desegregation, and ending racial discrimination, organizing significant campaigns like the Birmingham campaign and the Selma to Montgomery marches. The organization emphasizes the importance of faith and moral leadership in advocating for social change and has played a crucial role in shaping civil rights legislation in the United States.