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Key Campaigns
Sit-Ins:
The first major campaign in Greensboro, North Carolina, sparked a nationwide sit-in movement challenging segregated lunch counters.
Freedom Rides (1961):
SNCC members risked their lives to challenge segregation in public transportation through coordinated bus rides across the South.
Voter Registration Drives
SNCC mobilized in states like Mississippi to register Black voters, despite violent opposition, contributing to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Youth Leadership:
Through its emphasis on youth leadership, SNCC brought fresh energy to the Civil Rights Movement, proving that young people could lead the fight for change.
The Birth of SNCC
Founded in 1960 by students from across the South, SNCC was committed to nonviolent direct action to challenge segregation and racial injustice. SNCC was unique for its focus on youth leadership, empowering students to take a leading role in the fight for racial equality.
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