Civil Rights Act of 1968

A lot of the work that he did with Dr.

King also led to the 1968 Civil Rights Act.

So just a lot of really important pieces of history that we want to make sure that we are educating the public about.

And just to make sure that this history isn't forgotten, his legacy isn't just kind of brushed over, it's important that we all just, as Chicagoans, that we learn this history and that we keep it strong.

Um, a lot of the work that he did with Dr.

King also led to, um, the 1968 Civil Rights Act.

So just a lot of, um, really important, uh, pieces of history that we wanna make sure that we are educating the public about.

And just to make sure that this history isn't forgotten, his legacy isn't just kind of brushed over, it's important that, um, we all just, as Chicagoans, that we learn this history and that we keep it strong.

This period of turmoil is often referred to as the Holy Week Uprising.

Partly in response to King's assassination and the ensuing civil unrest, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act.

This act prohibited discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing.

King's legacy continues to influence civil rights movements globally.