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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 59 MIN

The Very Real Assault on the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Why It Matters to You

from Rethinking Freedom · host Ayayi

Episode 67 | The Assault on the 1964 Civil Rights Act – Why It Matters to YouThe 1964 Civil Rights Act is not ancient history—it is living law. And today, it is under sustained attack.In this powerful episode of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq. is joined by historian and educator Dr. Rodney Duckett to examine how one of the most important civil rights laws in U.S. history is being weakened through court decisions, policy rollbacks, and political rhetoric.This conversation goes beyond slogans and soundbites to ask hard questions:•What protections does the Civil Rights Act of 1964 actually provide?•How are those protections being dismantled in real time?•Why does voting—or not voting—directly impact civil rights enforcement?•What happens when rights exist on paper but not in practice?This episode challenges listeners to understand that freedom is not static. It requires vigilance, memory, and action.Watch, listen, and subscribeKey takeaway:Not voting doesn’t stop politics. It just guarantees other people decide which rights get enforced and which become decorative.🔔 Subscribe | 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔁 Share#Freedom#CivilRightsAct1964#VotingRights#BlackHistoryIsNow#ProtectOurRights#CivicEngagement#FreedomIsNotFree#DrRodneyDuckett#AyaFubaraEneli#BlackThought#PoliticalEducationSupport the show

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Episode 67 | The Assault on the 1964 Civil Rights Act – Why It Matters to You The 1964 Civil Rights Act is not ancient history—it is living law. And today, it is under sustained attack. In this powerful episode of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq. is joined by historian and educator Dr. Rodney Duckett to examine how one of the most important civil rights laws in U.S. history is being weakened through court decisions, policy rollbacks, and political rhetoric. This conversation...

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