SNCC 60th Anniversary Conference

Sixty years ago, young activists gathered at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, on April 15, 1960, to begin planning their generation’s obligation to continue a struggle that began long before they were born: the freedom and empowerment of Black people. Following this initial gathering, students met again in October in Atlanta, Georgia, and formally named their new organization the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). SNCC was then the only youth-led national civil rights organization. Now, at this important time in our history, we invite you to join us, virtually, on October 14-16, 2021 to honor and carry this struggle forward. We plan to bring together not just SNCC veterans, but also a wide array of today’s young on-the-ground activists and organizers. It is not a gathering of reminiscence. It is a gathering of strength and will to face the future with determination, optimism… and continued organizing.