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.

The Joint Center honored Maryland Governor Wes Moore with its highest honor — the Louis E. Martin Great American Award — at The Gathering Spot in Washington, DC.

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.

The Joint Center released three issue briefs exploring how Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shapes the online experiences of Black communities and why Black voices must be central to any reform efforts.

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