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15th Amendment
The fifteen amendment gives the right to vote to all U.S. citizens. It does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. "Amendment XV - Right to Vote Not Denied by Race." National Constitution Center – Constitutioncenter.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 July 2015. -
19th Amendment
The nineteenth amendment gives women the right to vote. Before this amendment, all men had the right to vote based on the fifteen amendment. The nineteenth amendment removed all the discrimination in voting. "Amendment XIX - Women's Right to Vote." National Constitution Center – Constitutioncenter.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 July 2015. -
Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act
In Pennsylvania, all people have equal opportunities in education regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability. "Equal Opportunity Laws and Regulations - Office of Equality and Diversity." Office of Equality and Diversity. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 July 2015. -
Civil Rigths Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination in all federally assisted programs and any discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin in employment. "Equal Opportunity Laws and Regulations - Office of Equality and Diversity." Office of Equality and Diversity. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 July 2015. -
Executive Order 11246 of 1965
The executive order of 11246 insures equal opportunity in employment with government contractors. It does not discriminate against people based on race, color, religion, sex, or nationl origin. "Equal Opportunity Laws and Regulations - Office of Equality and Diversity." Office of Equality and Diversity. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 July 2015. -
NYC Fair Chance Act
The NYC Fair Chance Act allows people with a conviction history to compete for a job. Employers must make a job offer before looking into the criminal history of the job applicant. "Fair Chance NYC." Fair Chance NYC. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 July 2015.
