In this transcript of a June 19, 1979, oral history interview conducted by Eugene Pfaff with Elizabeth Laizner, Laizner provides details concerning formation of CORE, including the primary figures involved and their roles. She describes in detail several of the major marches, pickets, and various other events that occurred, including those that led to her arrest. She also explains the planning, training, and strategies it took to prepare for demonstrations and marches.