Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)

Definition

The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) was a civil rights organization founded in 1942 that aimed to fight against racial discrimination and segregation in the United States. CORE played a significant role in organizing nonviolent protests, sit-ins, freedom rides, and other direct actions to challenge racial inequality.

Related terms

Freedom Riders: A group of activists who rode interstate buses through the South in the early 1960s to test and challenge segregated bus terminals.

Sit-ins: Nonviolent protests where individuals occupy seats at racially segregated establishments to demand equal treatment.

Direct Action: Collective efforts that involve immediate action or intervention, often using nonviolent methods, to bring about social or political change.