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Joint Center Vice President Participates in Groundwork Collaborative Twitter Chat on Worker Power and Technology
On January 21, Joint Center Vice President Jessica Fulton participated in Groundwork Collaborative’s Twitter chat on worker power and technology with Omidyar Network Principal Joelle Gamble and Institute for Women’s…
Joint Center Vice President Attends Panel on AI and Its Impact on Diverse Communities at Facebook’s Headquarters in DC
Joint Center Vice President Jessica Fulton attended Facebook, TheBridge, and AIandYou.org’s panel discussion on artificial intelligence and its impact on diverse communities.
Joint Center President Attends The Congressional Future of Work Caucus Inaugural Reception
On January 15, Joint Center President Spencer Overton attended The Congressional Future of Work Caucus inaugural reception. The Caucus, co-chaired by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Rep. Bryan Steil…
Joint Center Senior Fellow of Diversity & Inclusion Attends Brookings Institution Event ‘Strengthening and Reinvigorating Congress’
On January 9, Joint Center Senior Fellow of Diversity & Inclusion Dr. LaShonda Brenson attended a report launch event and panel hosted by American Political Science Association, Brookings Institution, and…
The Joint Center Commends Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) for Hiring Trudy Perkins, the First Black Senate Communications Director in a Personal Office in Over a Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2020 Contact: press@jointcenter.org The Joint Center Commends Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) for Hiring Trudy Perkins, the First Black Senate Communications Director in a Personal Office in…
Joint Center News: December 2019
In December, the Joint Center hosted a roundtable discussion with Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), launched our new website, and shared our 2019 accomplishments. Details below! 2019 Accomplishments The Joint Center…
The Joint Center and Third Way Launched Survey Results Showing ‘A Nuanced Picture of What Black Americans Want in 2020’
In December, the Joint Center and Third Way released findings from a survey of 1,200 African Americans across the nation to highlight the attitudes, priorities, and values of Black Americans…
2019 Accomplishments
Joint Center Community: In 2019, the Joint Center shifted the national debate on the future of work to include racial equity. We also realized historic gains in both U.S. House…
Joint Center President Presents Future of Work Findings at AARP Lunch & Learn
On December 17, Joint Center President Spencer Overton presented at AARP’s lunch and learn where he discussed the future of work for aging African Americans. Spencer’s presentation synthesized findings from…
Joint Center Diversity & Inclusion Senior Fellow Attends Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus Annual Reception
On December 17, Joint Center Diversity & Inclusion Senior Fellow Dr. LaShonda Brenson attended a reception honoring Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus’s 42 years of advocating and celebrating diversity in…