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The official account of The SNCC Legacy Project, organized by veterans of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
Black August began as a time to honor the sacrifices of political prisoners like #SNCCVeteran Jamil Al-Amin (H. Rap Brown). Over the years, it has grown into a month of reflection, discipline, and political education.
For educational resources and SNCC archives, visit: www.sncclegacyproject.org!
As a #SNCCVeteran and lead singer of Sweet Honey in the Rock, Reagon understood that music wasn’t just art—it was a tool for change.
Learn more about her legacy at www.sncclegacyproject.org 🔗
We’re proud to co-sponsor this powerful public event with Project STAND during the week of our Summit!
Join us for a screening of Eyes on the Prize and a special conversation with SNCC activist Judy Richardson.
🔗 Register + learn more at: standarchives.com
The SNCC Legacy Project Educator Summit brings veterans, scholars, and educators together to explore the 1960s Freedom Movement and its relevance today. A space for deep study, real dialogue, and collective power.
22.07.2025 22:22 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
SNCC's power isn't just in our bold actions, but our strategic partnerships.
Working with the NAACP, CORE, and SCLC, we created a unified front that transformed the South. When organizations with different strengths came together, we can tackle voting rights, desegregation, and economic justice.
Just 2 weeks after the Civil Rights Act passed, WWII vet & SNCC activist Ozell Sutton was denied service at the Arkansas Capitol cafeteria. SNCC protested, forcing the court to ruled it as a violation the 14th Amendment. Learn more: www.sncclegacyproject.org
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🎉 Happy Birthday to SNCC organizer & freedom fighter Ruby Sales (b. July 8, 1948)! From Lowndes County to the SpiritHouse Project, she’s dedicated her life to justice, healing & hope.
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"What is the difference between peace and war? What are the consequences of war? And what are the benefits of peace? Those are two real, very important subjects." - Dr. Acklyn Lynch
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Did You Know?
Zohran Mamdani’s roots run deep. His father, decolonial scholar Mahmoud Mamdani, was jailed in 1965 for joining a SNCC voting rights protest. His mother, filmmaker Mira Nair, directed Mississippi Masala, a story of love and exile. #OurHistoryOurHumanity
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Today we honor Medgar Evers (b. July 2, 1925) — WWII vet, NAACP leader, & civil rights hero. He organized, investigated, mentored & inspired. Assassinated in 1963, but never silenced.
“You can kill a man, but you can’t kill an idea.”
#MedgarEvers #SNCC #CivilRights
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"61 years ago, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was enacted – its passage would not have been possible without the efforts of Black Americans and their unwavering fight for equality. That fight continues today – through our voices, our actions, and our collective power."
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"Today in 1964 was the ratification of the Civil Rights Act outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin.
We celebrate the work of civil rights leaders and commit to fighting #UntilJusticeIsReal. ✊🏾"
On July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act became law—banning segregation & job discrimination.
This victory was won through years of grassroots struggle.
SNCC led sit-ins, Freedom Rides & voter drives that built pressure for change.
#OnThisDay #SNCC #CivilRightsAct
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THE HOUSE MUST ACT NOW! After passing the Senate, the reconciliation bill is back in the House of Reps. This bill cuts health care, food assistance, student financial aid, and more for millions.
Tell your members of Congress to VOTE NO on the Big Ugly Bill!
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"When our government can approve billions for weapons of mass destruction, when they can expand ICE raids and fund military occupation in our own hoods—while slashing budgets for housing, healthcare, food, and education — This is class warfare in real time."
On this day in 1968, the Drum and Spear Bookstore opened its doors in Washington, D.C., becoming a groundbreaking hub for Black literature, cultural expression, and political education. To learn more, visit www.sncclegacyproject.org and search "Drum and Spear Bookstore."
02.06.2025 00:49 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
On this day in 1865, over 1,000 African Americans in Norfolk, Virginia, cast "freedom ballots" in an act of resistance against their exclusion from official voting.
To learn more, visit www.sncclegacyproject.org and search "1865 freedom ballots."
“They are mine as a Negro, an American; I shall have them or be dead.”
— Alice Jackson, age 17, Jackson, MS, Freedom School Poetry, 1964
#FreedomSchools #SNCCLegacy #OurHistoryOurHumanity
Today we honor Lorraine Hansberry.
Whether raising funds, rallying support, or writing to educate Northern audiences about SNCC’s mission, she was constantly in solidarity with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
#OurHistoryOurHumanity
Did You Know? In early February 1965, at the height of the Selma campaign—and just 11 days before his assassination—Malcolm X met with SNCC. His message? That the fight for civil rights in the U.S. must be linked to Pan-African movements worldwide, and that Black self-defense was necessary.
19.05.2025 14:02 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Today, we celebrate the legacy of Malcolm X, also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, a fearless advocate for Black liberation, self-determination, and justice. Malcolm’s message of empowerment and pride continues to inspire generations.
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Did You Know? The Algebra Project, initiated by Bob Moses, connected civil rights to education equity, helping students in underserved schools unlock opportunities through the power of mathematical literacy. Learn more at www.sncclegacyproject.org.
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On this day in 1955, Reverend George W. Lee, a courageous civil rights leader and one of the first African Americans registered to vote in Humphreys County, Mississippi, was brutally murdered in Belzoni for his voter registration efforts.
Learn more at www.sncclegacyproject.org.
Use the hashtag #OurHistoryOurHumanity
to share your favorite SNCC stories and lessons learned!
Stay connected and uplift the work of our coalition partners who continue SNCC’s legacy in powerful ways.
Learn more at: www.sncclegacyproject.org.
More than an organization, SNCC was a commitment to grassroots leadership, direct action, and collective liberation. Today, we remain committed to preserving this critical history.
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As April comes to a close, we honor a milestone in movement history.
2025 marks 65 years since the founding of SNCC—born in April 1960 at Shaw University, where Black student activists gathered to chart a new path for the Civil Rights Movement.
In 1963, she became SNCC’s administrative secretary, where she was the backbone of the organization—coordinating fieldwork, logistics, and support for organizers across the South.
To learn more, search: www.sncclegacyproject.org
"If you think free, you are free."
Ruby Doris Smith Robinson was a leader in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). As a student activist at Spelman, she joined the Atlanta Student Movement, participating in the Freedom Rides and “Jail-No-Bail” campaign.
