CORE (Congress of Racial Equality)

The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) is a civil rights organization founded in 1942 in the United States. It played a key role in advocating for racial equality and justice, especially during the 1950s and 1960s. CORE is known for its use of nonviolent protests, like sit-ins and Freedom Rides, to combat segregation and discrimination. The organization was instrumental in the Civil Rights Movement, pushing for laws to ensure equal rights for African Americans. CORE's efforts helped shape public opinion and contributed to significant legislative changes, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964.