Message From Our Chairman

“CORE Mission in Latin America”

 “Greetings. First, I would like to take the time to thank you for visiting our website. Latin America is a diverse continent whose  people have contributed in the unique history of the Western Hemisphere. It is the Congress of Racial Equality’s goal to build a bridge between our two societies in an effort to promote mutual understanding and an exchange of ideas.”

Latin America, with a population in excess of 560 million, constitutes one of the worlds most ethnically diverse regions. In addition to the indigenous population, the region contains the world’s largest concentration of transplanted individuals of African descent, as well as a significant population descended from European colonists.

As one of the “Big Four” American Civil Rights organizations, CORE has spent over six decades at the forefront of the struggle for equality. In the 21^st Century, CORE hopes to build upon the successes of the 20^th, expanding upon them to encompass the people of not just the United States, but also, the world.

CORE’S history bestows upon the organization the duty to inform both black and white America of conditions in Latin America. Increasing national consciousness on both sides of the equator can only help to promote and strengthen relations between the peoples of North and South America. 

In our shared history as a hidden population, the people of color residing in the Western Hemisphere have a vested interest in pooling their resources, identifying issues, and promoting justice.

“To that end, The Congress of Racial Equality hopes to continue the glorious tradition of the Civil Rights Movement and bring Latin America’s social concerns to the attention of the American public.” 

Sincerely,

Mr. Roy Innis

National Chairman