, The Refusal Do Business With Organizations, Were Conducted By Civil Rights Groups Against Segregated Businesses To Bring About Change Non-Violently.. In 1964, two atlanta business owners captured national attention when they refused to comply with the 1964 civil rights act. The sherman act of 1890 made it a federal offense to.

In 1964, two atlanta business owners captured national attention when they refused to comply with the 1964 civil rights act. The sherman act of 1890 made it a federal offense to. Boycotts by private entrepreneurs were illegal at common law as unreasonable restraints on commercial competition.