The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion or national origin in all public places engaged in interstate commerce. It prohibited governments from denying access to public facilities on grounds of race, color, or religion and enforced the desegregation of public schools. It also prohibits discrimination by employers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Although it is illegal, I think that some of these behaviors may still be taking place today. Some People may not hire people based on their race and college acceptance is also influences by the diversity of their students.
There isn't a definite thing that can be done to prevent these issues, but it would be good to consistently encourage the prohibition of discrimination or provide consequences for those who discriminate in ways that are illegal.
The movie was very moving and made me sympathize for the kids who participated in the marches and went to jail. It makes me excited to learn more about it at the museum on the field trip and expect to learn more about the details that allowed this civil rights act to be passed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964
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