ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Civil Rights Act of 1964

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a very important law that was made to help make sure that everyone in America was treated fairly, no matter what their skin color or background was.

Before this law was made, some people were treated unfairly because of how they looked or where they came from. They weren't allowed to go to the same schools, eat in the same restaurants, or use the same drinking fountains as other people.

This law made it against the rules to be unfair to people because of their skin color or where they came from. It also made it illegal for people to have separate schools, restaurants, and drinking fountains.

Thanks to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, people in America can now live and work together in peace, no matter what they look like or where they come from. It was an important step towards making America a fair and equal place for everyone.