COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT

On 2025-03-27, Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) delivered a floor speech titled "COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT" in the House. The speech addressed the environment and also covered civil rights.

COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E260] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT ______ HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON of district of columbia in the house of representatives Thursday, March 27, 2025 Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Blacks In Government (BIG), which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. The theme of BIG's anniversary celebration is ``50 Years of Transformative Government Leadership. Navigating Change, Leading the Charge.'' BIG was founded in 1975 in the District of Columbia by a small group of Black employees at the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare to address discrimination against Black federal employees. Over time, BIG has expanded its mission to assist and advocate for Black employees in all levels of government. BIG promotes equality and equity in government employment and creates pathways for students interested in careers in government through its scholarship programs. I ask the House of Representatives to join me in recognizing BIG for its contributions over the last 50 years. ____________________