Congress of Racial Equality
The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) is a civil rights organization founded in 1942 in Chicago. It aimed to promote racial equality through nonviolent direct action and grassroots organizing. CORE played a significant role in the American civil rights movement, advocating for desegregation and voting rights.
One of CORE's notable actions was the Freedom Rides in 1961, where activists traveled on interstate buses to challenge segregation in the South. The organization also participated in the March on Washington in 1963, which highlighted the demand for civil rights and economic justice for African Americans.