On August 3, 1957, Archibald J. Carey, a prominent Chicago minister and attorney, made history by being appointed as the first Black chairman of the President’s Committee on Government Employment Policy (PCGEP). His appointment was a significant milestone in the fight for racial equality in the workplace and broader society. Carey was an influential advocate for civil rights, and his leadership in this role helped push forward policies that aimed to address discrimination in federal employment. His appointment is a key moment in the history of the civil rights movement during the 1950s.
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