Question

Read the following scenario. Jacob Smith is an African-American man in his fifties. He heads to a local restaurant for dinner and is told by the hostess that he is going to have to sit on "that side” of the establishment, as she gestures to a part of the restaurant where only other African-Americans are sitting. Mr. Smith feels offended and leaves the restaurant. Based on passage of the Civil Rights Act, what is Mr. Smith’s best recourse? calling the local police to investigate violations of local law. contacting the Justice Department about a potential discrimination lawsuit. asking the restaurant’s manager to stop segregating customers. demanding the Census Bureau send him data about the restaurant’s typical customer base.

Answer 1

The right answer is contacting the Justice Department about a potential discrimination lawsuit.

Answer 2

The correct answer is "Contacting the Justice Department about a potential discrimination lawsuit."

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a US labor law which outlaws any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. This act extends to affairs such as racial segregation in schools, workplaces and public accommodations (such as this restaurant).

Therefore, the best action Mr. Smith can take is to start a lawsuit against that restaurant.