Join the fight to establish equity for communities of color The Civil Rights Act of 1960 was signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 6, 1960. This Act aimed to address discriminatory practices that prevented African Americans and other minorities from exercising their right to vote, particularly in Southern states.The Civil Rights Act of 1960 was designed to strengthen the enforcement of voting rights established in the Civil Rights Act of 1957. DONATE TO NEW NORTH CAROLINA PROJECT Join us in our mission to help Black & Brown communities to claim their power through economic mobility, housing security, public safety and civic engagement. MAKE AN IMPACT: DONATE $60 New North Carolina Project | 6012 Bayfield Pkwy Ste 142 | Concord, NC 28027-7597 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice