print email comment close U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Civil Rights Act of 1964: 40th Anniversary URL: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/001800.html Description: Facts and statistics compiled in honor of the signing of the "landmark law [that] prohibits racial discrimination in public accommodations, publicly owned or operated facilities, employment and union membership, and voter registration." Compares data from 1964 and 2002 in areas such as black elected officials, college students and graduates, and income and poverty. Includes audio files. Publisher: U.S. Census Bureau Library of Congress Subject Headings: African Americans -- Statistics United States. Civil Rights Act of 1964 LII Database Information: Record 472 created by Jennifer English on 06/28/2004 Last modification on 06/29/2004 Published: 06/28/2004   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/472