Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An organization founded by James Leonard Farmer in 1942 to work for racial equality: The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) is a civil rights organization established in the United States. Its primary mission was to combat racial segregation and discrimination through nonviolent direct action and civil disobedience.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Congress of Racial Equality played a pivotal role in organizing the Freedom Rides of 1961.
  • James Farmer was a key founder of the Congress of Racial Equality.

Advanced Usage

• Historical reference: The term is used to refer specifically to the organization's activities during the Civil Rights Movement.
  • The tactics of the Congress of Racial Equality were inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.

Variants and Related Words

• CORE: This is the common acronym for the Congress of Racial Equality.
  • CORE activists were often arrested during peaceful protests.

Synonyms

• Civil rights organization: A general term for groups advocating for equal rights.
• Activist group: An organization that works for social or political change.

Notes on Usage

• The term "Congress of Racial Equality" is always capitalized as it is a proper noun, the name of a specific organization.
• It is typically used in historical or political contexts discussing the American Civil Rights Movement.

Noun

1. an organization founded by James Leonard Farmer in 1942 to work for racial equality