Ohio Celebrates Congresswoman Beatty’s Lifelong Fight for Equality with Hall of Fame Honor

COLUMBUS, OH -Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) was inducted into the Ohio Civil Rights Commission's 15th Civil Rights Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Lincoln Theatre. Alongside ten fellow honorees, Congresswoman Beatty was celebrated as a pioneering leader in civil and human rights and a champion of equality and inclusion.

The Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant contributions to civil rights, cultural awareness, and understanding, advancing a more just society.

"It is a profound honor to be recognized alongside such remarkable individuals,"said Congresswoman Beatty."This induction is not just a reflection of my journey but a testament to the power each of us holds to stand up for equality. Civil rights isn't just a chapter in history-it's a commitment to justice that each of us must carry forward."

Congresswoman Beatty has been a trailblazing leader in civil rights throughout her career. She has marched alongside Martin Luther King III, Reverend Al Sharpton, and Reverend Jesse Jackson. As a state legislator, she established Ohio's Rosa Parks Day, making Ohio the first state to recognize this civil rights icon. Breaking barriers, she became Ohio's first female Democratic House Leader.

In Congress, Beatty is known as the powerful and productive Chair Emerita of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). She spoke at the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, co-sponsored the bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday, and helped President Joe Biden pass the $1.3 trillion Infrastructure Bill. She also advised the President on his 2022 Executive Order addressing police brutality and chaired Congress's first Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee. Currently, Beatty leads the CBC Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Her dedication to civil rights has earned her various accolades, including the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Legacy Award. Congresswoman Beatty serves as a National Campaign Advisor for Vice President Kamala Harris and has been included on EBONY magazine's "Power 150" list of influential African Americans.

The Ohio Civil Rights Commission commended Congresswoman Beatty and the other inductees for their enduring contributions to equality and inclusion.

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