Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the Passage of Civil Rights Act.
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Maryland Commission on Civil Rights is proud to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Passage of Civil Rights Act. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a historic civil rights and labor law that outlawed discrimination based on color, national origin, race, religion, or sex.
“This transformative legislation has stood as a pillar of our Democracy, helping move our nation closer to our founding promise of liberty and justice for all.” said Acting Executive Director Cleveland L Horton.
Acting Director Horton also stated the United States and the State of Maryland still have much more work to do before we reach that dream of total equality. “While we celebrate these significant gains, we also recognize the need for diligence and the ongoing commitment to maintain civil rights protections already won,” he said. “Over recent years, we have seen a continuing effort to chip away at civil rights protections nationally. From the Supreme Court gutting of key provisions in the Voting Rights Act to the overt attack against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we must continue to remain vigilant in our fight for Civil Rights.”
To commemorate this historic moment, the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, will host a luncheon honoring this historic legislation on October 22nd at the Doubletree by the Hilton in Linthicum Heights. For more information, visit https://mccr.maryland.gov/Pages/Events.aspx