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Brooklyn CORE split triggers walkout at national convention
Brooklyn CORE delegates walk out of the national convention amid a clash over future leadership and strategy. The dispute centered on control of the organization and the proposed new constitution as Floyd McKissick considers stepping down. Carson faction plans a separate Black homeland and a new group, while Roy Innis favors stronger national oversight and funding for community work.
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Sonny” Carson
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