Well, it was 56 years ago today that the famous Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law by President Johnson. It was originally proposed by President Kennedy.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Wikipedia
While there were other Civil Rights Acts, this one is often referred to as the Civil Rights Act since it was so far reaching.
Recent events and the outcry would suggest that America hasn't really changed that much since the pre-Civil Rights era. Many of the same problems and attitudes still exist, but it's also true that many things have changed since then.
For those who are old enough to remember what life was like before the Civil Rights era, I'd be interested in hearing your perspectives.
In the area of Civil Rights, has America changed during your lifetime? Or do you still see things as the same as they used to be?
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Wikipedia
While there were other Civil Rights Acts, this one is often referred to as the Civil Rights Act since it was so far reaching.
Recent events and the outcry would suggest that America hasn't really changed that much since the pre-Civil Rights era. Many of the same problems and attitudes still exist, but it's also true that many things have changed since then.
For those who are old enough to remember what life was like before the Civil Rights era, I'd be interested in hearing your perspectives.
In the area of Civil Rights, has America changed during your lifetime? Or do you still see things as the same as they used to be?