1963 photo of CORE sit-in at California State Building (1)

1963 photo of CORE sit-in at California State Building (1)

"As members of the Congress of Racial Equality begin a fast in the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., a sign points to a nearby Senate Committee room where the bill to ban housing discrimination may be heard, June 19, 1963. The fast began on last night, and the fasters said they wouldn't eat until Senate passage of the bill. The legislature must adjourn by midnight Friday but they weren't certain what they?d do if not bill is passed by then. "

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June 19, 1963

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