Segregation: The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country or community. Like having separate water fountains for boys and girls at school.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): A federal agency that administers and enforces civil rights laws against workplace discrimination. It's like a referee in a game ensuring fair play.
Voting Rights Act of 1965: This is a landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits racial discrimination in voting, similar to making sure everyone gets an equal chance to participate in class elections.