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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...
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.
Statement on the Supreme Court Louisiana v. Callais Decision
As veterans of the Civil Rights Movement, we are angered by the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais.
Stokely Carmichael, Radical Teacher
Civil rights leader Stokely Carmichael encouraged students in the Mississippi Freedom Schools to think critically.
Florida’s Voter ID Law Faces Legal Battle over Alleged Voter Suppression
A coalition of voting rights and civil rights organizations filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida House Bill 991, a new law requiring documentary proof of citizenship, arguing it will disenfranchise eligible voters and violates the First and Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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.















