Grassroots organizing played a key role for big civil rights groups, such as:

• NAACP: They got local groups together to fight against segregation.
• SNCC: They involved students in efforts to help people register to vote.
• SCLC: They used churches to help raise awareness and support.

Thanks to these grassroots efforts, these organizations brought people together, gave individuals more power, and created strong movements to take on unfairness. This work turned local fights into national attention, leading to real and important changes.