Eddie Bernice Johnson: “It is only fair to ask our contractors, who benefit the most from this funding, to simply hire people in the community…”

For too long we have failed to prioritize, or even acknowledge, the vast contributions that the Black community and other minority groups have made towards scientific discovery and innovation.

Diversity fosters a wider range of ideas and approaches, leading to more innovative solutions and better problem-solving capabilities in the scientific community.

He is among the most influential Speakers in the history of the House of Representatives.

We want people who are intellectually curious, I think, to get those people and get them into the field.