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List of landmark African-American legislation

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This is a list of landmark legislation, court decisions, executive orders, and proclamations in the United States significantly affecting African Americans.

Congressional Legislation

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Bills not passed

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Bills signed into law

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U.S. Constitution

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Constitutional Clauses

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Ratified Amendments

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Unratified or Proposed Amendments

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Federal court decisions

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Decisions

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Executive Orders and Proclamations

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Federal bureaucracy

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Important Organizations and Individuals

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Equal Employment Opportunity Act Law and Legal Definition | USLegal, Inc". definitions.uslegal.com. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  2. ^ "Summary of H.R. 5689 (97th): Civil Rights Act of 1982". GovTrack.us. Retrieved 2020-07-16.