Tyrone is an African American and, during a recent job interview, was told that he would not be hired because the interviewer had issues with the color of his skin. Which federal law was created to combat this kind of discrimination?
A)Civil Rights Act of 1964
B)American with Disabilities Act
C)Age Discrimination in Employment Act
D)Race Discrimination in Employment Act

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in hiring, promoting, and firing employees. Tyrone's experience of being denied a job because of the color of his skin is a clear example of racial discrimination that is prohibited by this federal law.

Tyrone Is an African American And, During a Recent Job