The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was a key organization in the American civil rights movement, founded in 1960. It was established by a group of college students who aimed to promote nonviolent protest against racial segregation and discrimination, particularly in the southern United States. SNCC played a significant role in organizing sit-ins, freedom rides, and voter registration drives, empowering young people to take action for civil rights. SNCC was instrumental in the Civil Rights Movement, working alongside other groups like the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and the NAACP. The organization emphasized grassroots activism and encouraged local communities to lead their own struggles for equality. Over time, SNCC evolved, becoming more radical and advocating for broader social change.