Resources
Resources
This project was made possible through an abundance of research, resources, and experiences. First, we’d like to give shoutouts to the wonderful individuals who made this project possible, and highlight some wonderful opportunities to plug into the story of Freedom Summer.
Shoutouts
David, JoJo and Kylee would like to give a special thanks to Communication Design professor Zack Tucker, whose mentorship, expertise, and contagious inspiration made this project possible.
An additional thanks to Alia Levar Wegner, Jacqueline Johnson, the 2025 Communication Design cohort, and all others who have provided feedback, advice, resources, and more to help us in our research.
Learn More
Below are some Freedom Summer resources that we’d like to shout out. If you’re interested in learning more, select any of the buttons below!
Get Involved
Freedom Summer teaches us that we have the power to get involved and make change happen. Below is a list of organizations surrounding Civil Rights for those seeking ways of plugging in.
- Voting Rights & Civic Engagement
- Fair Fight Action – Founded by Stacey Abrams, it advocates for fair elections and fights voter suppression.
- League of Women Voters – Promotes informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
- When We All Vote – A nonpartisan initiative co-chaired by Michelle Obama that encourages voter participation, especially among young and underrepresented communities.
- Racial & Social Justice
- Color of Change – Focuses on racial justice by challenging systems of inequality in media, politics, and corporate practices.
- The Advancement Project – A multi-racial civil rights organization advocating for equity in democracy, education, and policing.
- Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation – Works to end state-sanctioned violence, support Black liberation, and advocate for policy change.
- Education Equity
- All4Ed (Alliance for Excellent Education) – Focuses on closing the achievement gap and advocating for underserved students.
- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) – Supports Black students in higher education through scholarships and advocacy.
- Education Trust – Works to close opportunity gaps for students of color and low-income students.
- Criminal Justice Reform
- Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) – Founded by Bryan Stevenson, EJI fights for ending mass incarceration and racial injustice.
- The Sentencing Project – Advocates for reforms in sentencing policy and prison system overhauls.