Joyce Beatty: “These are our neighbors, our friends, and our family members, and we are a nation of second chances.”

I rise today to celebrate Norma Cynthia Simon on her 100th birthday. Her life exemplifies the power of education, family, and service. Ms. Simon was born on December 15, 1925, in South America, in Guyana's capital, Georgetown. Ms. Simon…

The board's repeated efforts to break the law are a breathtaking act of defiance, but I will continue to stand up against all unlawful acts—enough is enough.

This latest development is a transparent effort to circumvent the court's ruling and flies in the face of the statutes that Congress passed.

I rise as a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, to honor our Founders Day. Mr. Speaker, 113 years ago, 22 Black, courageous young women at Howard University founded our sorority. Delta women have always met the moment…