The response of the government/effectiveness During John F. Kennedy 's appointment as president of the United States, he urged for a civil rights bill to be passed. Therefore, in 1964 the Civil Right Act was passed by President Lyndon Johnson who carried out Kennedy’s plans for a civil rights reform after his assassination. This act ended segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The passing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act also enforced many other laws that were previously placed. Brown vs. Board of Education eliminated segregation in schools in 1954; however, children were still getting denied education or not being treated equally because of their
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The march brought millions of people from all around the country together to make a change. Martin Luther King Jrs.’ I Have a Dream speech informed the government as well as the rest of the world know what was going on in America and how it was affecting its people. His dreams for this country were universal and benefit all people no matter their race, color of skin, origin of nationality, or gender. The March on Washington along with King’s speech was a voice for the people and predicted the government changes that followed it.
There is no way to deny that Brown vs. Board of Education was effective and beneficial to African Americans in this country. Desegregating schools gave children the opportunity to learn and become better people without being in fear. Brown vs. Board took kids out of the streets and caused a lot less of people to get into trouble. Before this law, many African Americans were also unable to read or write which made it hard for them to get good employment. This lead African Americans especially children to a better life and provided them with better opportunities for the …show more content…
If the Voting Rights Act was never put in place this country would not have ever had any black political figures. The Voters Rights Act made it possible for Barack Obama to be President of the United States for the last two terms. All minority groups in this country represent a big part of the population in the United States; therefore, it would not make sense for them to participate in the democracy.
Today the society has more opportunities to help people in need. Resources are now available for individuals who don’t have the ability to get all the essentials to live comfortably. There are many assistance programs that followed the steps of HUD to provide housing opportunities. Individuals are able to go places and receive guidance and skills on how what to do in the areas of buying, renting, and even selling homes without being discouraged or turned away because their skin
The march brought millions of people from all around the country together to make a change. Martin Luther King Jrs.’ I Have a Dream speech informed the government as well as the rest of the world know what was going on in America and how it was affecting its people. His dreams for this country were universal and benefit all people no matter their race, color of skin, origin of nationality, or gender. The March on Washington along with King’s speech was a voice for the people and predicted the government changes that followed it.
There is no way to deny that Brown vs. Board of Education was effective and beneficial to African Americans in this country. Desegregating schools gave children the opportunity to learn and become better people without being in fear. Brown vs. Board took kids out of the streets and caused a lot less of people to get into trouble. Before this law, many African Americans were also unable to read or write which made it hard for them to get good employment. This lead African Americans especially children to a better life and provided them with better opportunities for the …show more content…
If the Voting Rights Act was never put in place this country would not have ever had any black political figures. The Voters Rights Act made it possible for Barack Obama to be President of the United States for the last two terms. All minority groups in this country represent a big part of the population in the United States; therefore, it would not make sense for them to participate in the democracy.
Today the society has more opportunities to help people in need. Resources are now available for individuals who don’t have the ability to get all the essentials to live comfortably. There are many assistance programs that followed the steps of HUD to provide housing opportunities. Individuals are able to go places and receive guidance and skills on how what to do in the areas of buying, renting, and even selling homes without being discouraged or turned away because their skin