The Movement History Initiative

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Telling the story of how young people in SNCC united with local communities in the Deep South to build a grassroots movement for voting rights and change.

Educators For Strong Schools: Momentum From May Day · Mobilize 06/01/2026

Educators For Strong Schools: Momentum From May Day · Mobilize **Hear lessons from educators in NC and WI building from their build up to the historic actions on May Day 2026 shutting down schools for massive May Day rallies and how we can build strong unions working towards the common good.** # # # Featured speakers include: - Bryan Proffitt (Vice President of t...

Photos from The Movement History Initiative's post 04/16/2026

What happens when students come together with purpose?

During Easter weekend 1960, it meant turning sit-ins into a coordinated movement. It meant building something independent, rooted in shared vision and collective power. From that moment, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee was born, led by students who understood that real change takes strategy, connection, and courage!

They didn’t just respond to history, they helped shape it!

Learn more about SNCC and the movement by visiting the SNCC Digital Gateway!
Read "The Birth of SNCC"👉️ https://buff.ly/UJRHv1M

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