Celebrate the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Today is the 44th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed segregation, created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and protects African-Americans and women. Also this is the day the Deceleration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congess, although it was not approved until July 4, 1776. Finally, on this day in 1777 Vermont became the first American territory to abolish slavery.

We still have so much to address and overcome in this society in terms of institutionalized and normalized systems of discrimination, but at the same time it is important to celebrate milestones such as this one. Happy July 2nd!