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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark law that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin in the United States. It also prohibits unequal application of voter registration requirements, racial segregation in schools and public accommodations, and employment discrimination.
A list of federal laws that protect the civil rights of citizens and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. The list covers from the Civil Rights Act of 1866 to the Civil Rights Act of 1991, with brief descriptions and links to each act.
Learn about the struggle for civil rights in the U.S. from slavery to the 21st century, covering racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ equality. Explore the landmark events, legislation, and movements that shaped the nation's history and culture.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 added years, literally about three to four years, onto the life expectancy of Black people when health care had to open its once-segregated doors.
The events drew public attention to Black citizens' plight and paved the way for landmark laws, including the Civil Rights Act, signed on July 2, 1964, by then-President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed 60 years ago on July 2, America has experienced great strides toward attaining civil rights for all her citizens.. The law established protection ...
EEOC stands for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency that enforces civil rights laws against discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, and other factors. The EEOC investigates, mediates, and litigates complaints, and offers alternative dispute resolution and relief for victims.
A 1964 Supreme Court decision that upheld the constitutionality of Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibited racial discrimination in public accommodations. The case involved a motel owner who challenged the law on the grounds of Commerce Clause, Fifth Amendment, and Thirteenth Amendment.