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
June 25, 2020
Congresswoman Beatty will serve as Speaker Pro Tempore during consideration of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Issues:
Civil Rights
Local Issues
June 24, 2020
Speaks with constituents about voting protection efforts and ensuring justice for all people.
Event Date:
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 – 06:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You're invited to attend Congresswoman Beatty's Voting Rights and Equal Justice Forum!
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June 19, 2020
Juneteenth marks Union soldiers arrival in Texas with news that all enslaved people were now free.
June 18, 2020
The reports—The Economic State of Black America in 2020—and—The Impact of Coronavirus on the Working Poor and People of Color, released in February and April respectively, include updated data on both issues.
June 15, 2020
I believe we as a nation must come together—as we have throughout history—to meet the moment and move forward together.
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June 12, 2020
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month.
Issues:
Civil Rights
Diversity and Inclusion
June 10, 2020
Congresswoman Beatty joins 165 Members of Congress and 35 Senators to help introduce landmark law enforcement reform piece of legislation
June 4, 2020
Congresswoman Beatty to introduce resolution calling for a truth and reconciliation process to end racism in America.
May 29, 2020
Trump threatens on Twitter, "when the looting starts, the shooting starts.'