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

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

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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.

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