The Civil Rights Act (1964) was a landmark legislation passed by the United States Congress that aimed to outlaw racial discrimination in various aspects of American society, including public accommodations, employment, and voting rights. It also established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to enforce anti-discrimination laws.
Related terms
Desegregation: This term refers to the process of ending racial segregation, particularly in schools and public facilities.
Voting Rights Act (1965): This legislation aimed to overcome legal barriers that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote.
Jim Crow Laws: These were state and local laws in the United States that enforced racial segregation and deprived African Americans of their civil rights.