Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: An Evolution of the Law 60 Years Later

On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, the Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association, the H.T. Lockard Foundation, the Memphis Bar Association, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will hold a continuing legal education seminar at the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. The CLE will address the Evolution of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 60 Years since its enactment. The Civil Rights Act of 1964, signed into law on July 2, 1964, remains one of the most significant legislative achievements in American history. The Act prohibits discrimination in a broad array of private conduct including public accommodations, governmental services, and education. One section of the Act, Title VII, prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, and national origin. Title VII prohibits discrimination in recruitment, hiring, wages, assignment, promotions, benefits, discipline, discharge, layoffs and in almost every aspect of employment.

Memphis Law faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. Details regarding registration, cost, and agenda can be found at https://www.betterunite.com/benfjones1966-60thanniversaryoftitleviiofthecivilrightsact