The SNCC Legacy Project

Jamil Al-Amin was more than an organizer — he was a truth-teller. From Howard’s NAG to SNCC Chairman, he exposed America’s violence against Black and Brown communities. May his memory push us to keep fighting injustice in all its forms. 🕊️

The Civil Rights Movement Archive has released its Oct 2025 CRMVet Newsletter — featuring Stokely Carmichael and a focus on resisting censorship & preserving Black history. Read it now: sncclegacyproject.org

“We’ve done it before, and we’ll do it again!” — @profjeffries In this clip, SLP Board Member Prof. Hasan Jeffries reminds us that while today’s political climate may be daunting, it’s not unprecedented — and that history has given us a blueprint for fighting back. youtu.be/PYhU7UXp_-8?si…

In 1964, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) helped launch the Medical Committee for Human Rights, bringing urgent care to Black communities excluded from healthcare under Jim Crow. 🩹 They built community clinics. 🚑 Cared for civil rights workers. 🗣️ Stood up to systemic medical racism. Today, changes in federal healthcare funding could have serious consequences for millions—especially in communities of color and low-income families. 📢 As SNCC once reminded us, healthcare is a human right. Let’s continue to fight for systems rooted in justice, care, and community.

Politics & Prose Bookstore (5015 Connecticut Avenue, NW) Saturday, October 18 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm First come, first seated @joshuaclarkdavis @politicsprose

Did you know? In 1968, the U.S. Senate’s Government Operations Committee published a report on civil unrest that included an ‘organization chart’ of SNCC. What was once intended to undermine the movement is now a powerful historical record of grassroots leadership and vision. ✊🏾 Featured here in a commemorative edition from the 30th Anniversary Freedom Summer Reunion in Jackson, Mississippi (1994) #GetReadyStayActive #MovementHistory #SNCC

ICYMI: The SNCC Legacy Project was featured on the FRONT PAGE of USA Today earlier this week for our groundbreaking work bringing the history of the Civil Rights Movement into classrooms nationwide. Check out the full article here: usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

📸 Scenes from the Port Marker ceremony in Bristol, RI. The Middle Passage Project is dedicated to commemorating ports where captive Africans first arrived in the Americas. 🔗 Learn more: middlepassageproject.org #MiddlePassage #FreedomShip #History #Remembrance #SNCC #PortMarkers

Today marks the 62nd anniversary of the historic March on Washington. Access the SNCC Legacy Project’s extensive first-person archives for FREE by visiting sncclegacyproject.org and searching “March on Washington.”

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's grown into a month of reflection, discipline, and political education. For educational resources and SNCC archives, visit: 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 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.

SNCC's power isn't just in our bold actions and strategic partnerships. Working alongside 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 from every angle. #SNCC #CivilRights #VotingRights #EconomicJustice

Today we honor Lawrence Guyot, born July 17, 1939, in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Guyot discovered the depth of discrimination after enrolling in Tougaloo College at age 17, becoming one of the early volunteers for SNCC. He was named director of the 1964 Freedom Summer Project in Hattiesburg and co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, which challenged the all-white delegation at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Despite brutal beatings and imprisonment at Parchman Farm, Guyot's resolve never wavered. His organizing work helped lead to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Lawrence Guyot (1939-2012) embodied SNCC's commitment to grassroots democracy and the belief that ordinary people have the power to change the world.

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: sncclegacyproject.org

🎉 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. Learn more: snccdigital.org/people/ruby-sa…

Repost via @africanaupenn: "Legendary activist and historian Prof. Mary Frances Berry talks about being “a nerd” at Howard University. Catch the whole interview on the Africana Studies YT channel. #interview #1960s #maryfrancesberry #kwameture #jimmycarter"

Repost via @votolatino: Diego Luna sat down with civil rights icon Dolores Huerta on Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about turning outrage into action. As co-founder of the United Farm Workers, Dolores reminds us: “Change doesn’t come unless we demand it—and work for it.” In the 1960s, SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) stood in deep solidarity with farm workers. SNCC organizer Maria Varela helped document and amplify the movement through bilingual educational materials that connected Black and Mexican American workers in a shared fight for dignity and justice in the fields. This legacy reminds us that movements are stronger when we stand together—across race, background, and generation.

"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