By Harry Fleischman

Legislative Advances: TheCivil Rights Act of 1964 and theVotingRights Act of 1965 marked significant legislative progress, with historian C. Vann Woodward noted their impact as comparable to theReconstruction era.

Economic Gains and Disparities: Despite economic improvements forAfrican Americans, such as increased median family income and job growth, significant disparities remained, particularly in housing and unemployment rates.

Challenges in Civil Rights Movement: The civil rights movement faced challenges in addressing issues in Northern urban ghettos, with organizations like CORE and SNCC struggling to establish strong roots and mobilize communities.

Watts Riots: TheWatts riots in Los Angeles highlighted deep-seated issues of unemployment, inadequate schooling, and police-community relations, leading to significant property damage and loss of life.

American Jewish Committee, 1966 , 29 pages