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What is the 1964 civil Rights act?

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Employers could not discriminate on the basis of race. Racial discrimination was not allowed in institutions that were open to the public

CRA 1964 had several titles or chapters. Title VII prohibited about 25% of US employers from giving race, sex, color or religion or nationality and weight in any employment decision.

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