The original goal of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), founded in 1960, was to coordinate and support non-violent protests against racial segregation and discrimination, particularly in the Southern United States. SNCC aimed to empower young people, especially African American students, to take direct action in the civil rights movement. The organization focused on grassroots organizing, voter registration drives, and peaceful demonstrations, seeking to challenge systemic racism and promote civil rights through direct action and community mobilization. Over time, SNCC's goals evolved, and the organization became more involved in broader social justice issues, including economic equality and opposition to the Vietnam War.
The original goal of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee was
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