Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)

The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was a key civil rights organization founded in 1960 in the United States. Comprised mainly of young activists, it focused on nonviolent protests against racial segregation and discrimination, particularly in the South. SNCC organized sit-ins, freedom rides, and voter registration drives, empowering African Americans to fight for their rights. The group played a significant role in the civil rights movement, advocating for social justice and equality, and it helped bring national attention to the struggles faced by African Americans during a pivotal time in American history.