The Movement History Initiative

06/05/2025

in Movement History ✊

What began as one man’s courageous stand became a turning point in the fight for freedom. On this day, James Meredith set out on his 220-mile March Against Fear—a bold journey to confront white supremacy and inspire Black Mississippians to vote. After he was shot, the people rose. Thousands joined the march, and together they carried the movement forward. From the pain came . From the pavement came . And from that march came a new rallying cry: Black Power!

The March Against Fear reshaped the movement, united voices across generations, and left a legacy that still fuels the fight for justice today.

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05/19/2025

Today, on the birthday of Malcolm X, we honor a revolutionary who challenged America to face its contradictions. Celebrated as Malcolm X Day, this moment marks the legacy of a leader whose fierce call for Black self-determination shaped SNCC’s evolving strategies and global vision. He challenged the limits of American democracy and inspired movements to dream bigger.

05/17/2025

in Movement History… the Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954), declaring that segregated schools were unconstitutional. This case didn’t just challenge Jim Crow—it ignited a wave of resistance, inspired the Civil Rights Movement, and laid the groundwork for future struggles for educational .

From student walkouts to community organizing, Brown’s legacy lives on in every fight for fair and fully funded schools. The ruling was a turning point, but not the finish line. The journey toward continues—driven by the same hope, courage, and vision that brought us this far. ✊🏾✨

05/15/2025

🎉 Today we honor the birthday of Diane Nash—a trailblazer, strategist, and one of the most courageous leaders of the . Born in 1938, Nash became a key figure in the fight for justice as a college student in , where she helped lead the Nashville Student Movement and was instrumental in organizing the city's lunch counter sit-ins.

A founding member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee ( ), she was a force behind some of the most iconic campaigns of the era. When the original were threatened with violence and collapse, Nash insisted they continue—and coordinated them from Nashville, putting her own safety and freedom on the line.

She also played a pivotal role in the voting rights campaign and worked closely with Dr. King and while always holding firm to the principle of grassroots leadership. Nash showed us that nonviolence was not passive—it was powerful, intentional, and deeply rooted in moral clarity.

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04/21/2025

04/21/2025

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04/18/2025

This Monday! Join us for a virtual community conversation on Women and Gender within the Movement!

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04/15/2025

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Honoring 65 Years of Student-Led Change: Celebrating the Legacy of SNCC at Shaw University

04/14/2025

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Judy Richardson, SNCC Veteran
Dottie Zellner, SNCC Veteran
Emilye Crosby, Movement Historian

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04/11/2025

✨ If you’ve ever wondered what a movement feels like in words, this is it.✨

“In the Furrows of the World” (1967) is more than a book of poems — it’s a lyrical map of a movement. Written by civil rights organizer and journalist Charlie Cobb, this collection speaks from the front lines of freedom struggles, with verses shaped by the Mississippi Delta and sharpened by a visit to war-torn Vietnam.

Each poem carries the weight of hope, rage, and vision — a reminder that resistance is both an art and a duty.✊🏾

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04/10/2025

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Join us for this online conversation with SNCC veterans Judy Richardson and Dottie Zellner, and movement historian Emilye Crosby to learn more about , Women and Gender, and how those lessons might be relevant today. This conversation will be moderated by educator and PhD student Jessica Rucker.

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04/04/2025

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SNCC & Grassroots Organizing: Women & Gender Roundtable Discussion Join SNCC veterans Judy Richardson and Jennifer Lawson, and Movement scholar Emilye Crosby for this roundtable discussion on Women and Gender. Understanding Women and Gender is crucial to understanding the movement and SNCC's work. W...