What Was The Civil Rights Act Of 1964

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was crucial in opening the door for integration of blacks into white schools. Prior to the passage of the Civil Rights Act, integration was not enforced and black families and leaders who were courageous enough to fight for integration were often threatened and became victims of racial violence. Although the 1954 Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education, ruled that state sanctioned segregation was a violation of the 14th Amendment, many school districts across the country ignored this ruling and continued a policy of segregation.
For example, community groups, such as the White Citizens Council, actively fought against integration and often pressured businesses and financial institutions to punish those