Why was the EEOC created?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was created in 1965 as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to enforce Federal Laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Its primary mission is to investigate complaints of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. The EEOC aims to promote equal opportunity in the workplace and ensure that individuals can work free from discrimination and harassment.