Congressman Major Owens

Congress of Racial Equality. Brooklyn Chapter

Civil rights movements—New York (State)—New York

Race relations—New York (State)—New York

Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)—History

Originally from Tennessee, Congressman Owns came into Brooklyn CORE when he was working as a librarian in the Brooklyn Public Library. Congressman Major Owens joined CORE in 1960 and acted as the chairman of CORE from 1965-1966 after the Worlds Fair Stall-In. Before becoming chairman, Owens worked on CORE’s Housing Committee and became well known for coordinating rent-strikes.

In this recording, Major Owens discusses his leadership in CORE, the World Fair Stall-In, balancing family and activism, running for government, National CORE’s relationship to the chapter, fundraising, and local activism.

Purnell, Brian

Cassette 38

Brooklyn Public Library

2003-12-12

Owens, Major

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Side A 46 min, Side B 14 min

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38_M_Owens

Brooklyn (borough)

1936-2003