Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII expands upon Title VI to include religion and sex discrimination within its law.1972 amendments to Title VII extend coverage to all state and local governments, governmental agencies, political subdivisions. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. It is the policy of the State of North Carolina to provide equality of opportunity in education and employment for all students and employees. 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. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act makes it illegal to discriminate against someone based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. Filing a complaint with OCR is voluntary. However, without the information requested above, OCR may be unable to proceed with your complaint. However, without the information requested above, OCR may be unable to proceed with your complaint.