Let me start by saying the Civil Rights Act of 1964, specifically Title I and Title VII, collectively federally mandates equity for Black Americans, as well as all ethnic groups that were discriminated against in voting and employment.
President & CEO The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Law firms with fellowship programs designed to grow the paltry ranks of Black lawyers in their midst are dragged to court with claims of race discrimination. Corporations receive threat letters for programs designed to support a diverse workforce, including retention and cohesion.
Assistant Attorney General For Civil Rights U.S. Department of Justice
The enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 marked a seminal moment for our nation. It is a bedrock law that remains central to modern day civil rights and racial justice efforts. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.