Freedom Summer

The Freedom Summer was a campaign that took place in Mississippi in the summer of 1964.  It was organized with the help of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), and the Congress on Racial Equality (CORE) and was directed by Robert Moses.

The main objectives of the Freedom Summer were to organize the Freedom Democratic Party, to challenge the white-only Mississippi Democratic party, increase black voter registration in Mississippi, open the community centers to blacks seeking medical and legal assistance, and set up Freedom Schools.

The Freedom Summer was a success because as a result of the Freedom Summer, students who attended the Freedom Schools showed greater confidence in themselves, and the percentage of black voters increased. The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party ensured that there would never be a completely white delegation again, and the Freedom Summer was also a big help towards the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination in voting practices because of race and color.


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An image of people helping support "Freedom Summer" campaign.





Based on the outcomes of the events you chose, do you think violent or nonviolent protest strategies were more effective?


I would think non violent protest strategies are more effective. The events I chose were all successful towards the civil rights movement. All these events were non violent events. I think non violence is the key to successful protest strategies because non violence protests demonstrate real strength,courage,and self-control.