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The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, America’s Black think tank, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1970 and based in Washington, DC. The Joint Center's mission is to inform and illuminate the nation's major public policy debates through research, analysis, and information dissemination in order to improve the socioeconomic status of Black communities in the United States; expand their effective participation in the political and public policy arenas; and promote communication and relationships across racial and ethnic lines to strengthen the nation's pluralistic society.

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Joint Center Congratulates Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on His Historic Position in the House of Representatives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2022 CONTACT: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Joint Center Congratulates Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on His Historic Position in the House of Representatives WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hakeem…

Joint Center President Reflects on Political Violence in The Washington Post

Joint Center President Spencer Overton was quoted in a recent Washington Post article, reflecting on the current political climate and the increase in attacks on politicians. “I am seeing something…

Joint Center President Warns of Election-related Litigation

Joint Center President Spencer Overton was quoted in a recent Roll Call article on potential lawsuits leading up to the 2022 midterm elections. According to Spencer, “[i]f the election is…

Joint Center Voting Rights Expert Quoted in Los Angeles Times about Election Lawsuits

Joint Center President Spencer Overton was quoted in a recent Los Angeles Times article providing analysis on the many lawsuits that followed the 2022 midterm elections. “We shouldn’t be surprised…

The Joint Center’s Hill Diversity Campaign Featured in Black Enterprise

The Joint Center’s Hill Diversity campaign was featured in Black Enterprise. Following the 2022 midterm elections, this campaign encourages newly elected and returning members of Congress to prioritize racial diversity…

November FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

Voice at the Table with Rep. Terri A. Sewell

Joint Center Hosts Voice at the Table Conversation with Rep. Terri A. Sewell

The Joint Center welcomed Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) in a robust, one-hour conversation to discuss tax policies for Black communities, equitable deployment of federal infrastructure resources in the Black…

Joint Center Organizes Letter With 70 Civil Rights and Advocacy Groups Urging New Members of Congress to Hire Diverse Staff

The Joint Center organized four letters signed by 70 civil rights and advocacy groups addressed to new and returning members of Congress urging them to hire racially diverse people in…

Prioritize Racial Diversity When Hiring Staff Representation Matters

Joint Center Launches New Campaign Calling on Congressional Leaders to Prioritize Racial Diversity in Top Staff Hires

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2022 CONTACT: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Valerie Jean-Charles, vjeancharles@fenton.com Joint Center Launches New Campaign Calling on Congressional Leaders to Prioritize Racial Diversity in Top Staff Hires…

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