Roy Innis was a civil rights activist and the national chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) from 1968 to 2014. He was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, advocating for African-American rights and economic empowerment. He was also an advocate for gun rights and was a vocal opponent of affirmative action. He was a frequent guest on television and radio programs, and wrote several books on civil rights and race relations.