The Future of Black Political Power

In an op-ed, Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad argues that while five Black senators and a record 143 Black mayors are progress, we need strategic coalition-building to fight for justice and equality.

The Wealth Agenda: Seizing the Moment for Black Economic Advancement

This convening will serve as a platform to highlight critical issues and solutions at the intersection of economic mobility, tax reform, and green economy access, and will be a critical opportunity to bring together policymakers, experts, and advocates to develop actionable strategies for advancing Black economic mobility and wealth creation.

The 119th Congress Breaks Many Barriers, but Lacks Representation in Top Staff Hires

The members of the 119th Congress will achieve historic milestones, but so far, they have fallen short in hiring top staffers who represent America’s diverse racial makeup. As of Jan. 10, people of color make up 20.1 percent of top staff, and 5.5 percent are African Americans. With people of color accounting for 41.1 percent of the U.S. population (African Americans are 13.6 percent), the low percentages are concerning.

Equity at the Center How Federal Policymakers Can Support Diverse Student Populations in CTE Pathways Through High-Quality Data

This brief explains how improving data collection on Career and Technical Education pathways can help standardize goals and metrics, maximize employment, and minimize inequities for learners and workers who too often get left behind.

January Jobs Day 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.

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