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Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, who was pepper-sprayed by police while protesting the murder of George Floyd on March 31, 2020, has been elected chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. The caucus’ membership now includes a record 57 members.

Peaceful protests continued at the Ohio Statehouse on Saturday, with about 250 people marching to demand justice for Casey Goodson Jr.

More than 300 people gathered in downtown Columbus to protest the death of Casey Goodson Jr. Friday night after he was shot multiple times by a Franklin County Sheriff’s deputy Dec. 4.

Congresswoman Joyce Beatty spoke with NBC 4 about the tragic death of Casey Christopher Goodson Jr. and the investigation into his death with NBC 4's Colleen Marshall.

U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) will chair the Congressional Black Caucus for the 117th Congress.

“Like many in the community, I am at a loss of words over the killing of Casey Christopher Goodson, Jr.," Beatty said in a statement on Monday.

Congresswoman Beatty gives first television interview after being elected 27th Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus for the 117th Congress.

U.S. Rep Joyce Beatty is the elected chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). News of her ascension to the role was announced Thursday, Dec. 3.