Op-Ed: A New Economic Civil Rights Struggle: Disappearing Data

Joint Center Senior Fellow Eric Morrissette wrote a new op-ed focused on the continued attacks on federal economic data collection and how this will impact the visibility of economic disparity for marginalized communities within the law.

Billions Invested, Black Workers Must Benefit: A Case Study of Place-Based Industrial Policy in Arizona and North Carolina

The third brief in the Centering Black Workers in Emerging Industries series highlights the importance of dedicated funding for regional initiatives that aim to connect Black workers with new, in-demand job opportunities.

Jobs Day Analysis

Each month, the Joint Center analyzes the employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and showcases what the numbers mean for Black workers.

Motherhood, Work, and the Black Economy

For Mother's Day, the Joint Center released a policy snapshot examining the economic conditions of Black mothers and the children and families who depend on them.

State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession

The report examines economic conditions facing Black communities in 2025, a year marked by rising Black unemployment and economic regression.

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