Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) picket line at the Phoenix Hotel
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The Phoenix Hotel was targed by the CORE for its racist policis. Demonstrators tried to enter the hotel but were ousted from the premises. Among the demonstrators in front of the WVLK van are Reverend Jones and his wife. Rev. Jones' church, Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church, hosted most of CORE's rallies.
Date
- 1961 December
Creator
- McCann, Calvert C.
Language
- English
Collection
- Calvert McCann photographs | collection guide | more from this collection
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Rights
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Publisher
- University of Kentucky
Format
Identifier
- 2015av010
