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How long did it take African Americans to secure their civil rights?

it took african americans 13 years to secure their civil rights. :D


What did president ford do for the civil rights?

The 1965 Civil rights act had been passed long before he took the office.


How are civil rights now (2015)?

Civil rights still have a long way to go. There are similarities and points of agreements, however civil rights will remain a hot topic for many years to come.


What are civil rights how long does it take African Americans to secure their civil?

Civil rights refer to the rights that guarantee individuals' freedom from discrimination and ensure equal treatment under the law, encompassing freedoms such as speech, assembly, and voting. For African Americans, the struggle for civil rights has spanned centuries, with significant milestones including the abolition of slavery in 1865, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Despite these legal advancements, the fight for true equality and protection of civil rights continues to this day, reflecting ongoing challenges and systemic inequalities.


Why did congress pass laws protecting civil rights during reconstruction?

Civil Rights legislation was enacted to protect the rights of citizens who were mistreated, treated unfairly, and harassed within communities. Civil Rights for African Americans was a long, hard-fought battle, and only occurred after a few hundred years of maltreatment. Civil Rights is still largely thought of as a race issue, but the issues underpinning "civil rights" affect all races.

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How long did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 last?

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is still in effect.


How long did it take African Americans to secure their civil rights?

it took african americans 13 years to secure their civil rights. :D


What did president ford do for the civil rights?

The 1965 Civil rights act had been passed long before he took the office.


How long was Barack Obama a civil rights lawer?

he did not


How long did James Earl Ray spend in prison?

James Earl Ray spent 29 years in prison before dying of hepatitis C in 1998. He was serving a 99-year sentence for the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.


How are civil rights now (2015)?

Civil rights still have a long way to go. There are similarities and points of agreements, however civil rights will remain a hot topic for many years to come.


What has the author Belinda Robnett written?

Belinda Robnett has written: 'How Long? How Long?' -- subject(s): History, African American women civil rights workers, Civil rights movements, Man-woman relationships, Sex role, Civil rights, African Americans


How long to file a civil rights violation lawsuit?

1 hour


What is the birth name of Earl Long?

Earl Long's birth name is Long, Earl Kemp.


What did Rosa parks do to impact your lives?

Her arrest began the civil rights movement and a year long boycott of the buses. The end result would be the 1964 civil rights act.


How long did it take for civil right to take effect in this country?

From the earliest beginnings of this country (America), even as a British colony, some people have had some civil rights. The civil rights movement has been about giving more rights to more categories of people. This process is by no means complete. Civil rights, therefore, are still in the process of taking effect.


What are civil rights how long does it take African Americans to secure their civil?

Civil rights refer to the rights that guarantee individuals' freedom from discrimination and ensure equal treatment under the law, encompassing freedoms such as speech, assembly, and voting. For African Americans, the struggle for civil rights has spanned centuries, with significant milestones including the abolition of slavery in 1865, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Despite these legal advancements, the fight for true equality and protection of civil rights continues to this day, reflecting ongoing challenges and systemic inequalities.