[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E260]
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       COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT

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                       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.

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