by Howard Zinn
First published 2002
In the turbulent 1960s, a group of young civil rights activists formed the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), a grassroots organization that would play a pivotal role in the struggle for racial equality. Led by charismatic leaders like Stokely Carmichael, SNCC challenged the status quo through bold protests, voter registration drives, and community organizing. As they risked their lives to desegregate the South, they faced fierce opposition from segregationists and the government. But their unwavering commitment to nonviolent resistance and their ability to inspire a new generation of activists made SNCC a force to be reckoned with. This is the story of the unsung heroes who helped transform America.
Genres: biography, history, american, african-american, non-fiction, social-justice, activism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: grassroots-activism, social-justice
Setting: Southern States, United States
Period: 20th century
304 pages · Paperback · South End Press