congress of racial equality

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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  • Historical reference: The term is used to refer specifically to the organization's activities during the Civil Rights Movement.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

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