Evolution of Segregation in Roanoke
Explore the development of residential segregation in Roanoke over 50 years.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned racial discrimination, marking a significant turning point in American history.
A wave of legislative momentum followed, advancing equal rights in public schools, businesses, housing, and voting.
By law, segregation had come to an end.
However, the reality is more complicated, with lines of residential segregation persisting in communities across the country, particularly in Roanoke.
Roanoke is considered one of the most racially divided cities in Virginia, listed as the fifth-most segregated locality in the state by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.
- Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned racial discrimination
- Legislative momentum advanced equal rights in the 1960s
- Persistent residential segregation in Roanoke and other communities
Author's summary: Segregation persists in Roanoke despite legislative reforms.
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