In 2020, the Joint Center quickly responded to the pandemic. We convened Black community leaders and policymakers to discuss challenges and solutions, and published concrete solutions that became law. We also led on key tech policy issues and on diversity in congressional staff and presidential appointments.
Economic Studies
Economic Studies
Pandemic Relief Priorities for Black Communities
By LaShonda Brenson Ph.D., Jessica Fulton, and Spencer Overton While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disproportionately harm Black communities in…
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Joint Center Convenes Black Organizations for COVID-19 Discussion with CBC Chair Karen Bass
On Thursday, March 26, the Joint Center convened several leading organizations that serve Black communities for an online policy discussion…
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An Introduction to the Future of Work in the Black Rural South
The Joint Center’s report, An Introduction to the Future of Work in the Black Rural South, is the first in…
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Report Card of Diversity of Top Staff Hires by New Members in the 117th Congress (2021-2022)
The Joint Center’s August report found that people of color account for 40 percent of the U.S. population, but only…
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Racial Diversity Among Top Staff in Senate Personal Offices
Today, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies released Racial Diversity Among Top Staff in Senate Personal Offices. This…
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Joint Center Hosts Online Briefing with CBC Staff on Accessible Vote-by-Mail and Safe In-Person Voting in Black Communities
On Wednesday, April 15, the Joint Center hosted an online briefing on accessible vote-by-mail and safe in-person voting for Black…
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Biden Budget Increases Spending for Education and Poverty Reduction: April 9 Joint Center Roundup
Biden Administration First draft of the budget proposal: Today, the White House will release its budget plans for the 2022 fiscal…
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2020 Accomplishments
Click above to watch our 3-minute 2020 Highlights video, and click here to support our work. Joint Center Community: Framed…
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Dr. Dominique Harrison Joins Joint Center as Director of Technology Policy
The Joint Center is excited to announce Dr. Dominique Harrison has joined the team as Director of our Technology Policy…
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