The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its Impact on GMU

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its Impact on GMU

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of legislation that banned discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, or national origin in various sectors, including education. While GMU had not actively discriminated, this law pushed universities, including GMU, to expand their admissions policies and create environments more welcoming to minority students.

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