As President Barack Obama spoke on April 10 about the civil rights struggle of 50 years ago, law students who gathered to watch the speech leaned forward in their seats, sometimes laughing, sometimes furrowing their brows in concentration.
The law students came together at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law on the final day of the three-day Civil Rights Summit, which commemorated the act’s 50th anniversary. They heard Obama honor President Lyndon B. Johnson’s skill in passing the landmark civil rights legislation and the act’s legacy of increased opportunities for women and minorities. Noting that the nation still struggles with civil rights issues, Obama urged regular people to be vigilant to ensure that the country progresses toward equality.
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