Using biographical sketches, excerpts from primary source documents, and first-person narratives, discusses the reasons behind and impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibited discrimination based on race, sex, religion, or ethnicity.

"We the people" -- Using the court of law -- Getting America's attention -- The movement gains momentum -- Desegregation's first test -- "Is this the land of the free, except for Negroes?" -- Moving toward equality -- How far have we come?.