In this episode of "Coffee Chat with Camille," we delve into the motivations behind President Lyndon B. Johnson's signing of the Civil Rights Act and explore the recent actions by President Donald Trump to rescind certain civil rights protections.
Background:
In 1965, Johnson furthered his commitment to civil rights by issuing Executive Order 11246, which prohibited employment discrimination by federal contractors and mandated affirmative action programs to promote equal opportunity.
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President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," which revoked Executive Order 11246. This action effectively ended affirmative action requirements for federal contractors, aiming to eliminate diversity programs and shift focus toward merit-based employment practices.
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Join us as we explore the historical context and implications of these significant actions in American civil rights history.
