The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and It's Ongoing Implications

Описание: In this archive of our live program focused on the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its ongoing implications our panel of experts engage with a student and internet audience in a fascinating conversation as we explore both historic and contemporary perspectives on the Act.

Discussion topics include: provisions of the Act itself; the political, cultural, and legal forces that caused its passage; and the Constitutional concepts that were at issue. We'll also examine the importance of the Act and its impact on American life at the time of its passage and its continuing impact through subsequent legislation and the civil rights movement today.

Guests are law professor Rigel Oliveri; Pam Meanes--President, National Bar Association; Reuben Shelton--President, Missouri Bar Association; and Mark Updegrove--Executive Director LBJ Presidential Library. ‪@aspireandcelebrate‬

This program was co-produced with our sister channel ‪@whoelseloveshistory‬ .

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0:00--Introduction of Topic and Expert Panel
06:36--Historic and Cultural Context of the Time
09:51--Relationship Between MLK and LBJ
12:08--Student Questions Focused on the Political Climate of the Time
14:14--LBJ's Political Approach to Obtain Passage
17:16--Constitutional Issues Addressed by the Act
20:37--Use of the Commerce Clause
22:21--Provisions of the Act
23:43--Student Question on Inclusion of Sex Discrimination
28:03--Student Question on Application of Commerce Clause After Passage
30:31--Dick Gregory on Impact of the Act
31:55--Act as Template for Future Legislation
34:09--Intended and Unintended Consequences of the Act
40:44--Student Questions on Historic Implications of the Act
48:12--Closing Comments from the Panelists
50:58--Thank Yous and Goodbye

Quick Ideas for Using the Video with Students:
1. Provide the video for students engaging in an independent or extension project related to the Civil Rights Movement or historic legislation.
2. Have students view the program individually and select a topic or event featured in the program to research for a project they do on their own or with a partner or in a group.
3. Use the video in conjunction with an activity that has students analyze the legacy of the Civil Rights Act and its necessity/effectiveness today.
4. What is student reaction to Dick Gregory's assessment of the Civil Rights Act that is included at the 30:29 mark of the program?