Civil Rights
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Jun 1, 2016
Announcements
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, dedicated to celebrating the history of the LGBT community, recognizing the struggle for equal rights, and highlighting the important contributions of countless LGBT Americans.
May 29, 2016
News Articles
Reps. Marc Veasey (D-Texas), Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) and Bobby Scott (D-Va.) launched a new Congressional Voting Rights Caucus on May 25 to address what they described as an immediate need to overcome the barriers that minority communities face when exercising their right to vote.
May 24, 2016
Press Release
Congresswoman Beatty joined the newly established Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, which is dedicated to ensuring that all Americans have the opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to vote.
May 19, 2016
News Articles
Vice President Joe Biden told the civil rights activists at the National Urban League that racism is very much alive today and evident in the 2016 campaign.
May 18, 2016
Announcements
Award is presented annually to a Member of Congress working to secure and expand quality, affordable housing.
Apr 20, 2016
Press Release
Each year, the American Bar Association (ABA) honors select Members of Congress with the Justice Award for their commitment to ensuring that our nation’s judicial system is fair and equitable toward all people
Apr 18, 2016
News Articles
This year marks the 20th time that the ABA has brought distinguished lawyers from 48 states to Washington, D.C., to educate lawmakers on important issues such as funding for the Legal Services Corporation, and reform for our criminal justice system.
Mar 1, 2016
Announcements
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) joined millions of Americans in marking the annual month-long celebration of Women’s History Month. In response, Beatty issued the following statement:
Feb 29, 2016
News Articles
As Black History Month closes, I am reminded of Martin Luther King Jr., who famously said, “We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now.”
Feb 11, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, in celebration of Black History Month, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) introduced a resolution to honor the outstanding contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients.