How Did Jim Crow Laws Affect The Civil Rights Movement Of The 1960's

Before the Civil Rights Act was signed, America was divided into two groups between the black and white people. In the 1800s segregation laws were very popular in the South, knows as the Jim Crow Laws. Black and white people were segregated in schools, in restaurants, in restrooms, on public transportation. Blacks were discriminated on voting rights and holding offices. However, in 1963 President John F. Kennedy took action regarding race discrimination. He believed that every American should receive an equal treatment, and proposed civil rights legislations. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed by president Johnson ending race segregation in public places and employment discrimination (history. com). Years after Congress has expanded the civil right act and pass additional legislation which brought more equality to Africans Americans. The Civil Rights Movements of the 1960s has started a meaningful social change to America, and highly contribute to the process of building a better society, however in the past year, we can still face race discrimination in our society. Since the Civil Rights Act was passed by congress, we had major changes in our society. African Americans have been greatly affected by this Law because thanks to the

Michael Klarman, a Harvard Law School professor with a specialization in constitutional law and civil rights states "We shouldn't underestimate the importance of [Civil Rights Act ], without that, we would not have a black middle class as successful as it is. We wouldn't have a black president. We wouldn't have as many blacks going to law school or medical school" (usatoday.com). It is true that the civil right movement in the 1960s meaningfully changed our society, and this has highly affected the African American community, however; unfortunately, African Americans and other small minorities still face discrimination, such as Justice