In 1942, the Fellowship of Reconciliation developed an interracial civil rights organization committed to nonviolent direct action and adopted the name Congress of Racial Equality (CORE). CORE established chapters in northern and western states throughout the 1940s, focusing primarily on desegregation of public facilities. During the 1950s, CORE groups formed in the southern and border states with primarily Black membership. By 1966, CORE's official policy shifted to Black power and Black separatism while rejecting the former principles of non-violence.
The CORE's Legal Dept. was responsible for protecting the rights of CORE staff members and workers.
From the description of Legal Dept. records, 1960-1967. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476576
