It's been 60 years since landmark Civil Rights Act was signed into law

The video discusses the signing of the Civil Rights Act by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, 1964, highlighting its significance in prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, sex, and national origin. It details the efforts of civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and the opposition faced from white supremacists. The Act marked a pivotal moment in dismantling Jim Crow laws, but the fight for equality continues, as evidenced by ongoing challenges in voting laws and diversity policies.

What significant legislation did President Lyndon B. Johnson sign into law on July 2nd, 1964?

Who were some of the key figures that inspired the fight for the Civil Rights Act?

What types of discrimination does the Civil Rights Act prohibit?

What challenges did civil rights advocates face in the fight for equality?

According to the National Urban League, what was the significance of the Civil Rights Act in addressing the racial caste system?