Our new issue brief examines why more disaggregated data is needed to determine how well Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act sector partnerships programs prepare Black workers for good jobs. The issue brief also includes a six-state sector partnership landscape analysis and policy recommendations.

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.

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.

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.

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