The civil rights act expanded

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 expanded access to employment in that in made discrimination based on race, sex, gender, etc. illegal under federal law.

Access to public places and jobs.

Explanation:

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a monumental law in US history. This law made it illegal for businesses to use race, sex, religion, and nation of origin as a way to determine who gets hired within their company. In other words, they cannot simply refuse to hire a qualified candidate because they are a Chrisitan or because they are African American.

This law also outlawed segregation in public places like parks and water fountains.