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Reverend Thomas Bowen highlights due process and community engagement in Human Rights Commission testimony

Committee on Public Works and Operations · May 28, 2026

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Reverend Thomas Bowen, nominated to the District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights, told committee members his background in faith-based organizations and prior government service inform his approach to due process, equity, and community engagement.

Reverend Thomas Bowen told the Committee on Public Works and Operations he brings decades of faith-based leadership and government experience to his nomination to the District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights.

Bowen cited roles with the Progressive National Baptist Convention and as minister of social justice at Shiloh Baptist Church, as well as prior service in the mayor’s Office of Public Engagement. He emphasized listening to communities, protecting dignity in adjudication, and ensuring fair process for complainants and respondents alike.

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