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

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination in public accommodations, employment, and federally funded programs. It also prohibited unequal application of voting rights, such as literacy tests and poll taxes, which had been used to disenfranchise Black Americans.

The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement, led by figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X. It marked a significant step in the ongoing struggle for equality and justice for African Americans in the United States.

The impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was profound, leading to greater opportunities for Black Americans in education, employment, and public life. It set the stage for further legislative advances in civil rights, including the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the Fair Housing Act of 1968.