In 1964, the Civil Rights Act was passed on a federal level, which outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This Act prohibited segregation in schools, workplaces, and public accommodations, and also ensured that people of color had the right to vote. Georgia, like all other states, was compelled to comply with the federal law. However, despite the passage of the law, many people continued to resist change, leading to further struggles and turmoil in the fight for civil rights.
