This is a difficult moment for the world and the United States, and for Black communities in particular. The Joint Center is working closely with several other Black organizations to ensure that the challenges facing Black communities are considered and adequately addressed in COVID-19 policy decisions.
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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Joint Center Signs Letter Calling for Election Safety Measures in COVID-19 Relief Legislation
The Joint Center joined several organizations in signing a letter to urge Congress to “provide timely federal funding for election…
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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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Racial Diversity Among Top House Staff
Today, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies released Racial Diversity Among Top U.S. House Staff. The report examines…
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August 11 COVID-19 Policy & Black Communities Roundup
Stimulus Negotiations Stalled Stimulus legislation negotiations between Republicans and Democrats collapsed late last week, as many Americans face economic hardship…
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Joint Center Mourns the Loss of Congressman John R. Lewis
The Joint Center released the following statement from Spencer Overton, the President of the Joint Center for Political and Economic…
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Joint Center Signs Letter to House & Senate Leadership Urging Them to Take Legislative Action in Response to Ongoing Police Brutality Against Black People in the United States
Today, the Joint Center signed a letter with a total of 454 organizations urging the U.S. House and Senate to…
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