King's College has adopted the following definitions of Sex Discrimination and Sex-based Harassment to address the unique environment of an academic community. If you feel you have been treated unfairly, and suspect it is for discriminatory reasons, learn about your rights under the law.Martin Luther King, Jr. His adoption of nonviolent resistance to achieve equal rights for Black Americans earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that makes it illegal to discriminate employees based on race, color, religion, or sex. If you believe your civil rights, or someone else's, have been violated, submit a report using our online form. Please fill out this field. The civil rights movement was a struggle for justice and equality for African Americans that took place mainly in the 1950s and 1960s. Not it is based on the prohibited grounds defined in the Human Rights Code. Federal judges – for the New York State, contact the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit or fill out a complaint form. This chapter outlines the steps involved in a complete investigation of a discrimination complaint.