apr 17, 1964 - Civil Rights Act enacted
Description:
In 1964, the Civil Rights Act was passed stating that the same standards had to be given to blacks as whites. Race could not be used to deny a job and racial discrimination was to be stopped. This would also create an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This was a major win for the black people in America.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 17, 1964
Now
~ 61 years ago