Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. A) Discriminatory practices prohibited; employees or applicants for employment subject to coverage.Adams v. Richardson. 256. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 84 HARV. Title VII, which banned employers from discriminating on the basis of race, was and is a central component of the Civil Rights Act. Finally, Title 7 of the Act banned private sector employers from discriminating against anyone on grounds of race, religion, national origin or gender. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 84 HARV. Many people are surprised to learn that most jobs in the U.S. are considered atwill employment.