What was the major breakthrough legislation from the Civil Rights Era?

A major breakthrough in the Civil Rights Era was the Civil Rights Act, which was backed by John F. Kennedy. It banned racial segregation, therefore limiting chances for Americans to discriminate against African Americans openly and in public. More specifically, it outlawed the entire idea of “separate but equal”; it was no longer legal or accepted to allow public facilities such as water fountains, bathrooms, restaurants, and stores. This extended to schools. Education was no longer separated between whites and any other races, and all children, no matter their race, were allowed to attend public schools.  It also secured the right for African Americans to vote and provided African Americans with equal opportunities for employment. The entire Civil Rights Act aimed to prevent discrimination against and segregation from African Americans, Hispanics, Jews, and other minorities.