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The National Freedom School Project Presents: The Birth of Freedom Schools
Join Reverend Dr. Charles Boyer, Charlie Cobb, and Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons as they discuss how Freedom Schools emerged as an important part of the Civil Rights Movement.
An Interview with Lonnie Bunch by Anthony Bogues
Explore Anthony Bogues’ 2015 interview with Lonnie Bunch on building the National Museum of African American History and Culture and telling America’s story.
The SNCC Legacy Project Salutes Lonnie Bunch and His Enduring Legacy
The SNCC Legacy Project honors Lonnie Bunch for his enduring commitment to preserving African American history and telling America’s full story.
UNESCO International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
This International Day is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples.
Trump orders warning signs near Smithsonian, escalating fight over history
The president’s executive order calls for signage near the National Museum of American History cautioning visitors about “inaccurate information.”
Historic markers preserve Black history on San Antonio’s East Side
San Antonio was the first large city in the South to peacefully desegregate. Historic markers preserve these stories in the Alamo City.
150 Years and Counting | Understanding the Vote
The Struggle to Secure the Promise of the 15th Amendment.
Stokely Carmichael, Radical Teacher
Civil rights leader Stokely Carmichael encouraged students in the Mississippi Freedom Schools to think critically.
EDITORIAL: It’s Time for the Spirit of SNCC to Rise Again
Discover the legacy of SNCC, the influential student organization that played a crucial role in the Civil Rights Movement. Learn about their impact and relevance today.
Algebra Project Family Reunion
Algebra Project Family Reunions will be pot luck gatherings in current and previously active sites that engaged with an Algebra Project affiliated organization.
YPP’s 10th National Flagway™ Game Tournament & Math Playground
YPP's 10th National Flagway™ Game Tournament & Math Playground is a dual-format, youth-led celebration of math literacy bringing together students, families, educators, and community partners on the MIT campus during the 2026 Year of Math.
Pi Day 2026 at MIT Museum
For the past three years, YPP has partnered with the MIT Museum to celebrate Pi Day while honoring the legacy of Math Artist John Sims, whose vision continues to shape this event.
Black Women and the Brown Decision
Black American women such as Pauli Murray, Constance Baker Motley, Mamie Phipps Clark, and Ruby Gainer were the architects of the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education.
Sam Block’s Spirit: from Mississippi to Minneapolis
To understand why America’s heart requires movements, it helps to remember activists who help make it beat—like Sam Block.
Why James Forman Still Matters
This Black History Month, let’s reflect on the work of this revolutionary civil rights leader.
SNCC Photographer Tamio Wakayama Exhibit & Panel Discussion
SNCC staff photographer Tamio Wakayama exhibit features his SNCC photos and the work he did after SNCC, focused on his Japanese Canadian community of Vancouver and the annual Powell Street Arts Festival.
Policing Blackness: Resisting Repression, Police Violence, and Surveillance
This Black History Month, please join us on February 5th for an event on Policing Blackness: Resisting Repression, Police Violence, and Surveillance.
History Is Lunch: Kevin Brown and Jacqueline Martin
At noon on Wednesday, February 4, civil rights veteran Jacqueline Martin and Kevin Brown, director of the Black History Gallery in McComb, will discuss the origins of the Black History Gallery and the ongoing importance of preserving local history as part of the History Is Lunch series.
A Labor of Freedom, Then and Now with the Movement History Initiative
This roundtable discussion with Judy Richardson, Emilye Crosby, Hasan Kwame Jeffries, and Christian Thomas will engage audiences around the SNCC’s labor in the field.
MLK’s Philosophy of Non-Violence Considered
The annual commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday provides the opportunity to reflect once more on his impact as eloquent champion and voice for the Black Freedom struggle during the Civil Rights era.
The killing of Sammy Younge Jr. and 60 years of civil rights activism
The 1966 slaying of Samuel Younge Jr. by a white man became a turning point for, Wendell Paris, who vowed to fight injustice forever.
Book Talk: Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism
On February 2, 2026 Dr. Brian Kwoba will be at Columbia University for a book talk on his new book Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism.
Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom Highlights Tour
Learn how African Americans flourished in their own communities during the Era of Segregation 1876-1968 despite the turmoil around them.
Reclaiming My Time Through Poetry – Online Workshop
Begin the new year by reclaiming your time, voice, and creative practice in this virtual poetry workshop inspired by our exhibition, Reclaiming My Time.
Interview with Tara Roberts: Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History, Home, and Belonging
An interview with Tara Roberts, National Geographic Explorer in residence and author of Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History, Home and Belonging.
Reflections on SNCC History: 30 Years of I’ve Got The Light of Freedom
Scholars, organizers, and teachers discuss teaching and documenting Black History in this online program.
Remembering James Forman
They tried to make him choose: civil rights or revolution. But James Forman chose both. Video by @ashleytheebarroness
“No Kings” Rally – Columbus, OH – Hasan Kwame Jeffries
Video of SLP Board Member Hasan Kwame Jeffries speaking at the "No Kings" Rally in Columbus, Ohio on October 18, 2025.
Police Against the Movement: The Sabotage of the Civil Rights Struggle and the Activists Who Fought Back
Police Against the Movement shatters one of the most pernicious myths about the 1960s: that the civil rights movement endured police violence without fighting it.
Freedom Ship: The Unchartered History Of Escaping Slavery By Sea
“Deeply researched and grippingly told, Freedom Ship offers a groundbreaking new look into the secret world of stowaways and the vessels that carried them to freedom.”
Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism
The significance of Hubert Henry Harrison (1883–1927)—as a journalist, activist, and educator—lies in his innovation of radical solutions to radical injustices.
So You Think You Want to Change the World: Activism, Agency, and the HBCU Legacy of Liberation
For generations, HBCUs have been the incubators of movements, the training grounds of change agents, and the spiritual centers of liberation work. But how do we ensure the next generation carries that legacy forward with the knowledge, tools, and critical perspective to make their mark?
Legacy in Motion: From Protest to Power
On July 20th from 7 pm-9 pm, SNCC Movement Veterans Judy Richardson and Jennifer Lawson are in conversation with UNCF President in Residence, Beverly Hogan.
From Freedom Summer to modern activism
Charles Cobb Jr. played an integral role in getting Black people registered to vote during the Mississippi Freedom Summer Project in 1964.
Invitation: 2024 National Teach Truth Day of Action Press Call
Educators and allies to host National Teach Truth Day of Action press call
SNCC & Black Power: Community Conversation, Monday, May 13th via Zoom
Join us on Monday, May 13th at 7pm EST via Zoom for our Black Power community conversation as part of the NEH SNCC & Grassroots Organizing discussion series.
Join Us! SNCC & Grassroots Organizing, Apr. 26 & 27 at Howard University
Please join us at Howard University (Washington, D.C.) on April 26 & 27, 2024, for the SNCC and Grassroots Organizing: Building A More Perfect Union discussion series, generously supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Forthcoming Photography Exhibition: ‘Time to Get Ready: Maria Varela and the Civil Rights Movement.’
Join us at the Kendrew Barn, St John’s College, Oxford from Monday 29 April to Saturday 18 May 2024, as we immerse ourselves in Maria Varela’s extraordinary visual narrative.
Bettie Mae Fikes, SNCC Veteran & Member of the Freedom Singers, attends 2024 State of the Union Address
White House guest list for the First Lady’s Box for the 2024 State of the Union Address includes American singer and civil rights advocate, Bettie Mae Fikes.
March 26th: CSUN ‘Fotografía Social’ to Celebrate Work of Photographer Maria Varela
“Time to Get Ready: Fotografía Social with Maria Varela” is scheduled to take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Ferman Presentation Room of the University Library.
Teaching in Dangerous Times: Lessons from SNCC
Register for the Teach the Black Freedom Struggle presented by the Zinn Education Project: Teaching People's History.
Taking Our Power Back: Voting Down the Ballot
Taking Our Power Back: Voting Down the Ballot
September 16,...
Fannie Lou Hamer: Testimony to Credentials Committee, DNC 1964
Fannie Lou Hamer, 1964
Democratic National Convention
Atlantic City, NJ
The National...
The Way to Freedom: Selma and the Making of a Movement
The National Park Service (NPS) is streaming a 23-minute...
