Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America

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 Implications of Section 230 for 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.

From the Reagan Era to Trump’s First 100 Days: Lessons Learned From America’s Black Think Tank

Ahead of President Trump's 100 days in office, Joint Center President Dedrick-Asante-Muhammad shares lessons learned from the Joint Center's work.

Equity and Emergency: COVID-19 Relief Funding at Historically and Predominantly Black Community Colleges in the South

This report examines the unprecedented $2.7 billion in Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) allocations to Black community colleges in the South.

April 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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