What event signaled the shift and directional change of the sncc? malcolm x was assassinated in 1965. the black panther party was formed by bobby seale in 1966. stokely carmichael became its leader in 1966. riots broke out in watts in 1965.

Answer

The Event that signaled the shift and directional change of SNCC was Stokely Carmichael became its leader in 1966.

Explanation

Stokely Carmichael became the chair of SNCC and Black Power in 1966 taking over another activist who was joining the congress. During his position in  the group, he helped the organization of Lowndes County Freedom Organization , a political party at the county connected to Black Panther.