The Best Black Economy in Generations – And Why It Isn’t Enough

A new brief from the Joint Center and the Center for Economic and Policy Research documents that as Black Americans experience record-breaking economic gains, a closer examination reveals persistent economic insecurity and enduring inequalities, underscoring the critical importance of economic issues for African Americans.

The Joint Center Ranked the 2024 Senate Democratic Diversity Data

Our analysis includes over 20 graphics detailing the rankings of the top personal and committee offices with the highest percentage of people of color, and shows the personal offices with the highest percentage of Black, Latina/o, Asian American/Pacific Islander, women, and LGBTQ staff.

Pathway Staff Diversity in Senate Personal Offices

This report provides evidence regarding the lack of racial diversity among U.S. Senate “pathway” staff.

Improving Policy Narratives For Young Black Workers

This project is a collection of 13 messaging principles developed from insights from a task force of 11 young Black workers, focus groups, and a thorough media analysis.

August 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.

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