What is Civil Rights?
Civil rights have been a major focus of life in the United States since its inception. The founding fathers of this country believed that “all men are created equal” and that they are “endowed with certain unalienable rights” such as “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” While these ideals were present at the founding of our nation, realizing these rights for all people has been a hard fought battle that continues to this day. Over the years, several civil rights acts have been passed to protect certain people groups against discrimination and provide them the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Today, when you hear people talking about the Civil Rights Act they are generally referring to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark document that made racial segregation illegal in the United States. It also provided for the establishment of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to ensure fair employment practices. The Civil Rights
