Why did civil rights groups organize Freedom Summer?

Civil rights groups organized Freedom Summer in 1964 to increase voter registration and participation among African Americans in Mississippi, a state with a long history of racial discrimination and voter suppression. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about civil rights issues and to combat the systemic barriers that prevented Black citizens from exercising their right to vote. Additionally, it sought to establish Freedom Schools to educate and empower Black youth, fostering a sense of community and activism. The campaign highlighted the urgent need for social and political change in the South.