Since the abolishment of slavery, the U.S. government has passed several laws to address discrimination and racism against African Americans.
Though their stories are sometimes overlooked, these women were instrumental in the fight for equal rights for African‑Americans.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was landmark legislation that required decades of actions—and setbacks—to achieve.
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