Civil Rights Act of 1875

The Civil Rights Act of 1875 was a federal law that the United States government signed on and was signed by President Grant.  This civil rights act was a guarantee that no matter what religion, race, color or whatever a person's previous title was, they were to be treated equally.  This law was set forth to help all African Americans to be treated fairly and equally no matter where they went and that they were to have the same treatment in all public accommodations.  Unfortunately this law was never enforced, and the African American community was rarely, if ever treated fairly, especially in the Southern states.