The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of legislation in Black history that aimed to end segregation and discrimination in the United States. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, 1964, following a long and difficult struggle by civil rights activists.

The Civil Rights Act prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in many aspects of American life, including employment, education, and public accommodations. It also provided for the desegregation of schools and other public facilities, and established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to enforce the law.

The passage of the Civil Rights Act was a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement, led by activists such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and John Lewis. It marked a significant step forward in the fight for racial equality and helped to set the stage for further civil rights legislation, including the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a crucial turning point in American history and remains one of the most important and enduring achievements in the struggle for racial justice and equality.