President Lyndon B. Johnson played a significant role in Black history, particularly with his leadership on civil rights issues during his presidency from 1963 to 1969. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law, which outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This landmark legislation was a major victory in the struggle for equality and marked a turning point in the civil rights movement.

In 1965, Johnson also signed the Voting Rights Act, which aimed to overcome legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote. This legislation was instrumental in increasing African American voter registration and participation in the political process.

Johnson's efforts to advance civil rights were met with both support and opposition, and his legacy on racial issues remains complex. However, his actions as president helped to advance the cause of civil rights for African Americans and other marginalized communities in the United States.