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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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. 🕊️

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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: www.sncclegacyproject.org

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

“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?...

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No Kings - Columbus, OH - Oct 19, 2025 - Hasan Kwame Jeffries

Columbus, Ohio No Kings rally with speaker Hasan Kwame Jeffries: Hasan Kwame Jeffries is a history professor and author at Ohio State University. He is the younger brother of Congressman Hakeem…

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

In 1964, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) helped launch the Medical Committee for Human Rights 📢 As SNCC once reminded us, healthcare is a human right. Let’s continue to fight for systems rooted in justice, care, and community.

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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. #MovementHistory #SNCC

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

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: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

📸 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: www.middlepassageproject.org #MiddlePassage #FreedomShip #History #Remembrance #SNCC #PortMarkers

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

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 www.sncclegacyproject.org and searching “March on Washington.”

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

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!

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

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 🔗

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

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

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

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.

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

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.

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

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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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

🎉 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-...

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

"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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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

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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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

🖤🙏🏽Donate to Help #SNCCVeteran Charles D. Neblett Access Life-Saving Promacta™ for Stage 4 Prostate Cancer givebutter.com/CharlesNeble...

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

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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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Repost via NAACP LDF: "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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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Repost via Color of Change: "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. ✊🏾"

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

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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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Repost via @naacp_ldf: 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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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Repost via @dreamdefenders.bsky.social: "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."

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

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."

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

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."

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

“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

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

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

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

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.

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

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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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

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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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

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.

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

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.

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

"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.

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

SNCC’s Freedom Schools were more than classrooms — they were spaces for resistance, reflection, and radical creativity. In this powerful poem, 15-year-old Edith Moore of McComb, MS grapples with the weight of injustice and the hope for liberation. How many of us can relate?

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

On this day in 1951, sixteen-year-old Barbara Johns led a courageous student strike at Robert Russa Moton High School in Prince Edward County, Virginia, protesting the substandard conditions at her school. To learn more, visit www.sncclegacyproject.org and search "Barbara Johns."

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Did you know the phrase "Black Power" originated in Mississippi? Learn more about its true meaning and other civil rights history for the "SNCC Learning Toolkit Workshop" at 10:30 a.m. this Saturday in collaboration with the Two Mississippi Museums.

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Tonight at 7pm EST! Join us for a powerful VIRTUAL discussion with #SNCCVeterans Judy Richardson and Dottie Zellner, and movement historian Emilye Crosby, as we explore SNCC, Women & Gender — and the lessons we can carry forward today! Register here: bit.ly/SNCCWomenAndGender

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Join us for a powerful VIRTUAL discussion with #SNCCVeterans Judy Richardson and Dottie Zellner, and movement historian Emilye Crosby, as we explore SNCC, Women & Gender — and the lessons we can carry forward today! Register here: bit.ly/SNCCWomenAndGender #SNCC #OurHistoryOurHumanity

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

"So the first stage of liberation is... you've got to be able to say, I refuse." - Tamio Wakayama Search "Tamio Wakayama" on our Digital Movement Platform to learn more. Visit: www.sncclegacyproject.org

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

We're in for an exciting weekend at Claflin University. #SNCCVeterans Judy Lawson and Judy Richardson are hosting a 2-day Roundtable & Workshop alongside #SNCCHistorian Emilye Crosby! All are welcome to attend. See here for more details: sncclegacyproject.org/sncc-grassro...

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

On this day in 1965, the civil rights case of Blackwell v. Issaquena Board of Education was filed, challenging the suspension of 300 Black students in Mississippi for wearing SNCC “freedom” buttons. To learn more, search "Issaquena Board of Education" on www.sncclegacyproject.org.

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Join the Black Studies Book Club! This Saturday, participate in a discussion around this month's selection: "This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed" by #SNCCVeteran Charlie Cobb. Learn more: buff.ly/eVkOwIQ.

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

On this day in 1965, over 600 civil rights activists set out on a peaceful march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, to demand voting rights for Black Americans. The event became known as "Bloody Sunday." Learn more about why here: snccdigital.org/events/bloody-sunday/

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

"Some people deserve to know what happened." In 1961, Edythe Paige was beaten and arrested for daring to buy a movie ticket in segregated Houston. Today, Uyiosa Elegon reminds us why movement journalism remains essential.

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We Shall Overwrite: How The Student Voice Fought Fascism

The Student Voice was the newspaper of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), the only national civil rights group in the 1960s.

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

March is Women’s History Month! 💐 This month, we celebrate the powerful women who shaped the fight for justice, including the fearless organizers of SNCC. From voter registration drives to direct-action protests, women were at the forefront of our movement, leading with courage & conviction.

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SNCC Legacy Project @sncclegacy.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

On this day in 1940, John Lewis, a fearless leader of the Civil Rights Movement and former chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), was born near Troy, Alabama. To learn more, search "John Lewis" on www.sncclegacyproject.org.

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