“The act forbade the use of federal funds for any discriminatory program” History Network. Millions of people were affected by this in the past that laws such as this act had to be passed for citizens to start treating other people with equality. Minorities, especially African Americans who were discriminated the most, were able to receive the same level or quality of education, right to vote and work without it being illegal. …show more content…
Today discrimination in the workplace is very controversial. It attracts media and reflects a bad image to any company. When I asked my friend Patricia, who is 20 years old, how the Civil Rights Act of 1964 has changed her life, she told me that thanks to this act, being a Hispanic Woman will not affect her any less than any other person when she applies for a job. She stated that this act has given employers the opportunity to value her for her skills and qualifications rather than race and