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Related Activist Organizations
Black Lives Matter: A modern movement that continues SNCC’s grassroots work in fighting racial injustice.
Fair Fight Action: Focuses on protecting voting rights and combating voter suppression.
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights: Inspired by Ella Baker’s leadership in SNCC, this organization works to address issues like mass incarceration and criminal justice reform.
Brennan Center for Justice: Advocates for democracy, racial justice, and voting rights.
EDUCATIONAL BOOKS
SNCC Papers (Library of Congress)
Explore archival materials documenting SNCC’s campaigns and internal discussions.
Link to SNCC Papers
"Freedom Summer" by Doug McAdam
A comprehensive study of the Mississippi Freedom Summer campaign of 1964, a key moment in SNCC’s history.
Link to Book
Oral Histories of SNCC Activists
Firsthand accounts of SNCC members’ experiences and contributions, available through the SNCC Digital Gateway.
Link to Oral Histories
"SNCC: The New Abolitionists" by Howell Raines
A detailed history of SNCC, its leaders, and its major campaigns.
Link to Book
"At the Dark End of the Street" by Danielle L. McGuire
A study of Black women’s roles in the Civil Rights Movement, with a focus on the often-overlooked contributions within SNCC.
Link to Book
"From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation" by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
A modern analysis of how SNCC’s legacy informs contemporary activism for racial justice.
Link to Book
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