The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) is an organization founded in 1957 to promote civil rights and social justice, particularly for African Americans in the United States. Emerging from the African American church community, its leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., emphasized nonviolent protest and civil disobedience. The SCLC played a key role in major civil rights events, such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington. It aimed to empower communities, challenge racial segregation, and advocate for equality through grassroots activism and organized campaigns. The SCLC remains a vital part of American history and civil rights advocacy.