Rep. Joyce Beatty (D) has represented Ohio’s 3rd Congressional District since 2013. Much of her work on Capitol Hill has focused on women’s rights and Black rights.
She was the first-ever chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion and was instrumental in passing the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.
In the inaugural episode of the election series, The Switch Up sat down with Beatty to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion; the power of Black voters; and her continued support for President Biden amid growing calls for him to suspend his 2024 reelection bid.
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The Switch Up podcast series — hosted by The Hill’s Cheyanne M. Daniels — explores the intersection of race and politics through intimate conversations with leading scholars, advocates and legislators from communities of color. Follow The Switch Up on Spotify.