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| Abbreviation | CORE |
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| Formation | 1942 |
| Legal status | Currently active |
| Purpose | To bring about equality for all people regardless of race, creed, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States[1] |
| Website | thecongressofracialequality |
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The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) is an African-American civil rights organization in the United States that played a pivotal role for African Americans in the civil rights movement. Founded in 1942, its stated mission is "to bring about equality for all people regardless of race, creed, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background."[2] To combat discriminatory policies regarding interstate travel, CORE participated in Freedom Rides as college students boarded Greyhound Buses headed for the Deep South. As the influence of the organization grew, so did the number of chapters, eventually expanding all over the country. Despite CORE remaining an active part of the fight for change, some people have noted the lack of organization and functional leadership has led to a decline of participation in social justice.
- ^ "Congress of Racial Equality - Donation Page". (Gives full mailing address and phone number for sending donations.)
- ^ "About the Congress of Racial Equality (702) 637-7968". Congress Of Racial Equality. Retrieved May 23, 2022.