Clinton names Mary Berry to head civil rights body. (Berry nominated as head of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission)

U.S. Civil Rights Commissioner Mary Frances Berry recently was appointed by President Clinton to head the commission.

"Mary Frances Berry is a civil rights scholar as well as an advocate,' said Clinton of Berry, who, if confirmed by the Senate, will become the first woman to head the panel.

"I am proud to make this historic nomination and I have every confidence in the commitment and abilities of Ms. Berry. Her distinguished life and career uniquely qualify her for this new leadership role," Clinton added.

Berry, who served as…