The Joint Center's report, State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession, was released in honor of Dr. King’s birthday and the Black freedom struggle his life and death represent.

The Joint Center’s issue brief offers guidance on how non-degree credential programs can serve as equitable pathways to economic mobility for Black workers and learners as federal investments are reshaping high-growth industries, including advanced manufacturing, energy, and technology.

The issue brief examines how the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, or Perkins V, influences the experiences of Black learners in career and technical education (CTE) programs and offers legislative proposals as Congress considers the reauthorization of Perkins V.

Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America is a bold and necessary framework for addressing the most pressing challenges facing Black communities in the United States. he Playbook was co-developed by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, and features input from various research, advocacy, and policy organizations that share our commitment to improving the conditions of Black communities.

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