Civil Rights
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Beatty's Fighting for Civil Rights
I have worked my entire life to advance equal rights for all Americans and to create an America where each and every one of us has equal opportunity, regardless of how we look, who we love, or what we believe. Everyone should be able to live their lives free from discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender-identity, political affiliation, national origin, and disability status.
Highlights of Beatty Work on Civil Rights
- Elected Vice Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, which is committed to ensuring that African Americans and other marginalized communities have full access to the American Dream.
- Supports the Equality Act, to extend civil rights protections to LBGTQ individuals.
- Sponsor of an Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution.
Read more below, or please contact my office for more information concerning my work and views on Civil Rights.
More on Civil Rights
August 26, 2020
Event marks the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington.
Issues:
Civil Rights
Other/Miscellaneous
August 17, 2020
Congressional duo introduce new bill to help protect borrowers of color against discriminatory lending practices
August 13, 2020
If the current trend continues, it will take 228 years for Black women to obtain pay equity.
August 6, 2020
Fifty-five years ago, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law.
July 31, 2020
This week, our nation said goodbye to a national treasure and the world one of its greatest fighters and defenders of freedom and justice.
July 30, 2020
Bill would create a national holiday for Election Day 2020.
July 21, 2020
Calls out Trump and Republican-led efforts to roll back historic bill.
July 18, 2020
"Congressman Lewis' work, words of wisdom, and legacy will live on forever."
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June 29, 2020
As we continue to fight the COVID-19 Pandemic and unabashed racism against unarmed Black people, Congresswoman Beatty provides an update on her work to make progress on both fronts.
June 25, 2020
Congresswoman Beatty speaks from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act,