The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of civil rights legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, 1964, after a long and contentious battle in Congress.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement, which had been working tirelessly for equal rights and an end to segregation and discrimination in the United States. The act prohibited segregation in public places, banned employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to enforce these prohibitions.

This legislation was a critical step towards addressing systemic racism and institutionalized discrimination in America. It marked a turning point in the struggle for civil rights and equality for Black Americans, and it paved the way for further civil rights legislation, including the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 remains a key piece of legislation in the history of the United States and continues to influence the fight for racial equality and social justice to this day.