How did the civil rights act of 1954 affect me today? By: Tiara Smith
The civil rights act of 1954 affected me by desegregating schools, public places, and the workplace. The act also outlawed employers to discriminate against me because of color, race, religion, sex, or nationality. Today I am able to go to any institution a white person can. My school today has a student body of 2000. 65% of the students are Asian, 15% are black, 10% are Hispanic, 5% are white, 2% native, 3% identity as other. My school has a majority Asian student body. Although we are 65% Asian we still have many cultures within my school. I am able to socialize with my peers of any race, culture, or religion. I'm also given the opportunity voice my own opinion and practice my own beliefs. …show more content…
I say mostly because with every profession you obtain people doubt you because of your appearance or beliefs. I am able to go to my job that predominantly white job and not have enraged people gathered outside chanting for me to leave or die. There is no klan plotting for my mysterious disappearance. I can be prosperous without people legally hindering me because of my race. Although the act was passed in 1964 we still face social injustices. Police brutality is prevalent. Cases are closed with out the fair justice being served. Blacks and other minority's are stereotyped and placed in statistics. Blacks are killing while the police also kill us. We still face racial and civil rights issues. The greatest element from the civil rights movement that has effected me the most, is the fact we can do something about it. We don't have to sulk in our injustice, we can stand up in strong, tranquil matter. The civil rights act of 1964 proves that the demise of civil and social injustices is
The civil rights act of 1954 affected me by desegregating schools, public places, and the workplace. The act also outlawed employers to discriminate against me because of color, race, religion, sex, or nationality. Today I am able to go to any institution a white person can. My school today has a student body of 2000. 65% of the students are Asian, 15% are black, 10% are Hispanic, 5% are white, 2% native, 3% identity as other. My school has a majority Asian student body. Although we are 65% Asian we still have many cultures within my school. I am able to socialize with my peers of any race, culture, or religion. I'm also given the opportunity voice my own opinion and practice my own beliefs. …show more content…
I say mostly because with every profession you obtain people doubt you because of your appearance or beliefs. I am able to go to my job that predominantly white job and not have enraged people gathered outside chanting for me to leave or die. There is no klan plotting for my mysterious disappearance. I can be prosperous without people legally hindering me because of my race. Although the act was passed in 1964 we still face social injustices. Police brutality is prevalent. Cases are closed with out the fair justice being served. Blacks and other minority's are stereotyped and placed in statistics. Blacks are killing while the police also kill us. We still face racial and civil rights issues. The greatest element from the civil rights movement that has effected me the most, is the fact we can do something about it. We don't have to sulk in our injustice, we can stand up in strong, tranquil matter. The civil rights act of 1964 proves that the demise of civil and social injustices is