Description: (American Civil Rights Activist)
James Earl Chaney was an influential American civil rights activist who was a member of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE). He was dedicated to advocating for racial equality and social justice during the 1960s civil rights movement. Chaney focused on challenging segregation and discrimination in the South, particularly in Mississippi. Tragically, his courageous activism and commitment to civil rights led to his death at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan in 1964.