Regional Council of Negro Leadership

What was the RCNL?

The Regional Council of Negro Leadership stood against police brutality, campaigned for black rights within segregation and encouraged voter registration. It was active in the state of Mississippi and held several annual civil rights rallies in the 1950s.

When was the RCNL set up?

The Regional Council of Negro Leadership was set up in 1951.

What events was the RCNL involved in?

The Regional Council of Negro Leadership was involved in 3 main events:

• ❖ Boycotts of petrol stations (called gas stations in America).
• ❖ Voter registration programmes.
• ❖ It supported Emmett Till's family in the trial of his murderers by helping to find evidence to use in court.