The Brown vs. Board of Education ruling and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 both aimed at increasing opportunities for black citizens in America.
The Brown vs. Board of Education ruling stated that "separate but equal" schools for black and white citizens violated the 14th amendment of the US Constitution. This resulted in black citizens getting the opportunity to attend public high schools and colleges that gave them better opportunities for success.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a law that made it illegal to discriminate against an individual applying for a job based on their race, sex, gender, etc. This ensured that black citizens had a better opportunity to gain emplyoment.
