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Background
The Civil Rights Act (CRA) of 1964 was introduced by President John F. Kennedy and signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, 1964. The CRA of 1964 is similar to the CRA of 1875, which protected the legal and civil rights of all citizens. In summary, the CRA of 1964 prohibits discrimination in public accommodations, employment and schools. It also provided increased protections regarding the right to vote. Initially, the CRA of 1964 was drafted to protect the rights of African-Americans, however it was amended to include women. The CRA of 1964 also authorized the United States Department of Justice to prosecute State governments operating segregated school systems, public accommodations and/or employment. There are 11 Titles in the CRA of 1964. Each of these 11 titles are highlighted below: Title I - Voting Rights Title II - Public Accommodation Title III - Desegregation of Public Facilities Title IV- Desegregation Of Public Education Title V – Commission on Civil Rights Title VI - Federal Financial Assistance Prohibited discrimination in all programs and activities of government agencies (i.e. state, city, county village, borough, town, etc.) which receive Federal financial assistance. Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race, color and national origin. Title VII - Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Title VIII - Registration and Voting Statistics Title IX - Intervention and Procedure After Removal In Civil Rights Cases Title X - Establishment Of Community Relations Services Title XI - Miscellaneous |