Even as the country elected its first black president, black Americans are still twice as likely to be unemployed and three times as likely to be poor as whites. While the Johnson sisters said they believe “Daddy” would be “proud” of America for looking past racial barriers and electing a black president, they say a lot remains to be done.
Watch several videos about 50 years after President LBJ signed the Civil Rights Bill and Congress passed the landmark legislation.
LBJ's daughters reflect on their father's legacy with Katie Couric - Yahoo News
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