Our analysis includes 20 graphics detailing the rankings of the top personal and committee offices with the highest percentage of people of color, and shows the personal offices with the highest percentage of Black, Latina/o, Asian American/Pacific Islander, women, and LGBTQ staff.

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.

This policy brief analyzes how the proposed extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act would affect Black communities and highlights the implications of current tax proposals, including effects on income inequality, access to tax benefits, and long-term economic security for Black households.

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.