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: www.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.
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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.
Politics & Prose Bookstore (5015 Connecticut Avenue, NW)
Saturday, October 18 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm
First come, first seated
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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
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...
📸 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
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.”
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.
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
🎉 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
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."
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
