Economic Policy

A promotional graphic asks, “Is Black full employment possible without affirmative action and DEI?” with photos of four speakers: Algernon Austin, Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, Hayley Brown, and Chandra Childers.

Joint Center Participates in CEPR Webinar Titled ‘Is Black Full Employment Possible Without Affirmative Action and DEI?’

Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad participated in a webinar titled “Is Black Full Employment Possible Without Affirmative Action and DEI?” hosted by the Center for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) on August 27 at 1 PM EST.

The panel explored the possibility of achieving the economic justice goals of the March on Washington in the face of unprecedented challenges.

Moderator: Charles Bell, National Jobs for All Network

Panelists:

  • Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, president, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
  • Algernon Austin, director for race and economic justice, CEPR
  • Hayley Brown, research associate, CEPR
  • Chandra Childers, senior policy and economic analyst, Economic Analysis and Research Network

Watch the panel below.