The SNCC Movement: Impact On US Society

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The SNCC movement had a drastic impact on U.S. society because it helped the african american gains black power and causes anti- racism to stop and let them go to work, school without being criticized by their skin color or race. “This happens because of one women her name is ella baker Martin Luther King Jr was a big impact on her so she made a decision to help the student and that made SNCC movement which she join a lot of organizations to help with this movement” . Ella Baker idol was Martin Luther King Jr because of his speech the name of the speech is “I HAVE A DREAM” his words gave ella baker and other hope. Therefore the movement goal was giving the african american power and. “The movement was trying to accomplish gaining power

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