She was among the co-founders of the Congress of Racial Equality ( CORE ) in 1942 in Chicago , Illinois .
Elsie Bernice Fisher ( December 8 , 1916 -- May 2 , 1966 ) , known as Bernice Fisher , was a civil rights activist and union organizer .
Elsie Bernice Fisher was among the co-founders of the Congress of Racial Equality ( CORE ) in 1942 in Chicago , Illinois .
Elsie Bernice Fisher ( December 8 , 1916 -- May 2 , 1966 ) , known as Bernice Fisher , was a civil rights activist and union organizer .