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Title VI of the Civil RIghts Act of 1964

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  • Riots in Birmingham

    Riots in Birmingham

    President Kennedy had to call in federal troops to help in Birmingham, AL when bombings and riots where happening in response to racial tensions.
  • Kennedy Presents Bill

    Kennedy Presents Bill

    President Kennedy sent a comprehensive civil rights bill to Congress because he was in agreement that being a different race should not cause discrimination. He wanted public funds that taxpayers provide to not be used in a way that furthers discrimination, so he worked toward producing this bill.
  • The Bill is Passed

    The Bill is Passed

    Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed including title VI which prohibited race and national origin discrimination.
  • Today

    Today

    Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 still rings true today with continued growth in racial equality as well as for English Language Learners in the classroom.
    This section requires education to address the language barriers that keep English Language Learners behind.