Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)

The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) is a civil rights organization founded in 1942 in the United States. It played a significant role in the struggle for racial equality, advocating for nonviolent protest and direct action to challenge segregation and discrimination. CORE organized influential events such as the Freedom Rides in the 1960s, which aimed to desegregate public transportation. The organization worked alongside other civil rights groups to promote social justice, voter registration, and economic opportunities for African Americans. CORE's efforts contributed to the larger Civil Rights Movement and helped advance legislative changes, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964.