City Club Virtual Conversation: Why has the promise of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 not been realized?

In 1964, an assurance of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” was extended to Black America. 56 years have passed awaiting this to become a reality. Having allotted enough time for discussion,  it is time for palpable action. To be sure, housing, economics, jobs, education, and more play a significant role in the racism we see today. Today, millions of people are marching not because of those issues, but rather the issue of continued racist policing practices across the country.

There is nothing new about the racial disparities afflicting America; they are simply no longer being ignored by the majority and those with the power to change the conditions. City Club of Boise will examine the current movement and more importantly how the rights assured 56 years ago have not been afforded to the majority of Black America. Join City Club of Boise for a conversation with panelists who are living…