Congress of Racial Equality

Definition

The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) is a U.S. civil rights organization that played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, advocating for the eradication of racial segregation and discrimination through nonviolent protests and actions. Founded in 1942, it was instrumental in organizing the Freedom Rides, sit-ins, and marches to challenge racial inequality.

Related terms

Freedom Rides: Bus trips through the American South in 1961 by civil rights activists to challenge segregation on interstate buses and facilities.

Sit: in - A form of protest where participants occupy a space, refusing to leave until their demands are met, often used during the Civil Rights Movement to desegregate lunch counters and public spaces.

Civil Rights Act of 1964: Landmark legislation in the United States that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin