Civil Rights Act of 1964

No fear. During an era where Police brutality, social injustices and mistreatment of African Americans were exceptionally high, a young woman used her voice for tranquility. That woman was Nina Simone and she became known as the voice of the Civil Rights Movement. She managed to turn something so horrendous into Music and used her platform to turn it into activism. Nina stood up for her beliefs and sacrificed her career with her involvement. Even in the twenty-first century these very things…

created equal and their rights have to be protected under the Constitution. However, African Americans seem not to be one of them because they have suffered discrimination and segregation for a long period. In order to change the situation, African Americans created the Civil Rights movement that gained people’s attention. The Voting Rights Act was one of significant Act in the Civil Rights movement because it changed AAs’ lives and get rid of inequal problems. The Voting Rights Act was a…

DuVernay’s Selma tells the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Freedom Marches from Selma to Montgomery in 1965 to secure voting rights for African Americans. Having come out in 2014, Although any historical film is an interpretation of history, this movie accurately depicted what African Americans went through. The first scene introduces Annie Lee Cooper who was denied the right to vote after not being able to name the 67 county judges in Alabama. This was one of the many real requirements…

Question 1 The Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (1964) has declared that all employers with a population of at least 15 employees and whose “business conduct” affects commerce, must maintain a workplace that is free from discrimination. The act outlaws all forms of discrimination which includes discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion or country of origin. In response, organizations have strived to reduce racial discrimination, of which age discrimination is a subtype (Hirsh &…

come up with an act that would provide even more opportunities for America. In 1964 the Congress passed an Act called the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which states there is not to be any separation on the grounds of race, religion, or national origin wasn’t allowed in any public places which included courthouses, parks, and restaurants (Civil Rights Acts), and that act is still around to this day. It also banned discrimination in public places and as employment. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 brought…

How accurate is it to say that the growth of the black power movement was the most important factor in the weakening of the civil rights movement? Black power is an umbrella term given to a movement for the support of rights and political power for black people in America during the 1960’s. Unlike Civil Rights, its motives weren’t necessarily complete equality between American citizens, but rather the goal and belief of black supremacy. Black Power is generally associated with figures such as…

1945 through 1968 was a prominent period of time in United States history as it saw the rise of civil rights movements and an era of more progressive presidents. The federal government was partly in sync with the ideals of civil rights activists as both sides wanted the discriminated, which mostly included African Americans and women, to be officially recognized as equal and eliminate any segregation acts. While the government acted with a plan to gradually do so, activists wanted immediate…

Introduction This essay will cover the Civil Rights Act 1964 Title VII, deliver a discussion about the proper use of the Religious Compensatory Leave (RCL) policy and make recommendations for the proper use of RCL. Senior Enlisted Leaders need to know the proper use of RCL in order to avoid misuse and abuse of policy. Religious Compensatory Leave, a God given right or a privilege. Civil Rights Act of 1964 In order to discuss the unethical decision of two federal employees that submitted for…

In my Mid-Term paper, I will explain what is the Civil Right. Such as, the history and evolution of the Civil Right. And what is the civil right purpose? Then, I will also talk about the challenges faced by some Civil Rights leaders, such as Doctor Martin Luther King Junior, Rosa Louis McCauley Parks and how the civil rights leader involved their community and how the stressed peaceful violence. Finally, I will explain what is the EECO (The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) and why we do…

Since 1964 several laws have been enacted to protect the rights of employees. The laws that have been enacted are; Title VII, the Equal Pay Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991. These laws clearly define what constitutes discrimination within the work force. Everyone has a right to equal pay, equal access to job opportunities, and to have employers adhere to these laws. When there is an ever growing workforce and changing…