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title: "The Southern Christian Leadership Conference — Key Facts"
description: "The Southern Christian Leadership Conference, founded in 1957 by Martin Luther King Jr., coordinated nonviolent protests for civil rights in the U.S."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- An organization founded in 1957 to coordinate nonviolent protests for civil rights, led by Martin Luther King Jr.
- Who were the founding members of the SCLC?
- What was the SCLC's main strategy?
- How did the SCLC influence the Civil Rights Movement?

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