Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was a key organization during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Formed by young activists, its goal was to fight racial segregation and discrimination through peaceful protests, voter registration efforts, and community organizing, especially in the Deep South. SNCC played a vital role in notable actions like Freedom Rides and the March on Washington, advocating for racial equality and justice. Its approach emphasized nonviolence and grassroots activism, empowering many young people to participate in social change.