LEarN More ABOUT STUDENT ACTIVISM
LEarN More ABOUT STUDENT ACTIVISM
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The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was the only national civil rights organization led by young people. Learn more about the members of SNCC and their role in the Civil Rights Movement.
The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was the only national civil rights organization led by young people. Learn more about the members of SNCC and their role in the Civil Rights Movement.
On Monday, Feb. 3, 1964, 464,000 New York City school children — almost half of the city’s student body — boycotted school as part of a protest against school segregation. This was one of the largest Civil Rights Movement demonstrations.
On Monday, Feb. 3, 1964, 464,000 New York City school children — almost half of the city’s student body — boycotted school as part of a protest against school segregation. This was one of the largest Civil Rights Movement demonstrations.
Inequalities for Mexican American students led to the 1968 East Los Angeles Walkouts, also known as the "Blowouts," which displayed the largest mobilization of Chicano youth leaders in Los Angeles history.
Inequalities for Mexican American students led to the 1968 East Los Angeles Walkouts, also known as the "Blowouts," which displayed the largest mobilization of Chicano youth leaders in Los Angeles history.
Learn more about how a group of young activists became the voice for the Chicano Movement on "Artbound" S9 E5 of La Raza.
Learn more about how a group of young activists became the voice for the Chicano Movement on "Artbound" S9 E5 of La Raza.
TIME MAGAZINE: STUDENT WALKOUTS HAVE CHANGED AMERICAN HISTORY BEFORE. HERE'S HOW
TIME MAGAZINE: STUDENT WALKOUTS HAVE CHANGED AMERICAN HISTORY BEFORE. HERE'S HOW
Learn how student activism from the past has impacted current youth activism movements.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Voting Rights
LEARN MORE ABOUT Voting Rights
TED-ED: THE HISTORY OF VOTING RIGHTS
TED-ED: THE HISTORY OF VOTING RIGHTS
In the United States today, if you are over eighteen, a citizen, and the resident of a state, you can vote (with some exceptions). So, how have voting rights changed since the first election in 1789? This TED-Ed video outlines the history of the long fight for a more inclusive electorate.
In the United States today, if you are over eighteen, a citizen, and the resident of a state, you can vote (with some exceptions). So, how have voting rights changed since the first election in 1789? This TED-Ed video outlines the history of the long fight for a more inclusive electorate.
WHEN WE ALL VOTE
WHEN WE ALL VOTE
When We All Vote is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization that is on a mission to increase participation in every election and close the race and age voting gap by changing the culture around voting, harnessing grassroots energy, and through strategic partnerships to reach every American.
When We All Vote is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization that is on a mission to increase participation in every election and close the race and age voting gap by changing the culture around voting, harnessing grassroots energy, and through strategic partnerships to reach every American.
- Check your voter registration
- Register to vote
- Volunteer to register others to vote
- Organize a voter registration drive
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