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Joint Center Economic Policy Director Attends Google Next Gen’s December Summit
From December 12-13, Joint Center Economic Policy Director Jessica Fulton attended Google Next Gen’s December 2019 summit where she engaged with scholars, civil rights advocates, entrepreneurs, and artists on issues…
Watch Joint Center President’s One-on-One Conversation with Award-Winning Journalist Ray Suarez at The Atlantic’s Future of Work Event
Joint Center President Spencer Overton joined award-winning journalist Ray Suarez for a one-on-one conversation at The Atlantic’s Future of Work event. During the discussion, Spencer explained the challenges and opportunities…
Joint Center Senior Fellow of Diversity & Inclusion Participates in Partnership for Public Service Roundtable Discussion on Strengthening Congressional Resiliency
On December 9, Joint Center Senior Fellow of Diversity & Inclusion Dr. LaShonda Brenson participated in Partnership for Public Service’s roundtable discussion on strengthening congressional resiliency. The conversation’s goal was…
Joint Center Hosts Inaugural Policy Forum ‘A Voice at the Table’
On December 6, the Joint Center hosted its inaugural breakfast policy forum, A Voice at the Table. This discussion series provides an opportunity for key policy leaders and stakeholders to…
Joint Center News: November 2019
The Joint Center hosted a convening on the future of work in Atlanta, briefed Members of Congress on future of work solutions, and published an op-ed in The Hill on…
Joint Center President Participates in New America Panel on Tech & Future of Work
Joint Center President Spencer Overton participated in New America’s Work, Workers & Technology Program panel on technology and the future of work as a part of their launch for…
Joint Center President Joins Harvard Law School Black Alumni Association Panel on Political Inclusion
On November 12, Joint Center President Spencer Overton (class of ’93) joined the Harvard Law School Black Alumni Association’s panel on the power of inclusion in the political process. Other…
2019 Technology and Inclusion Agenda
As America’s Black think tank, the Joint Center believes innovation and inclusive tech policies in areas like education, skills development, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure are critical to expanding opportunities in Black…
Joint Center Labor Day News
In August, we explored the implications of labor data on the Black community, put the finishing touches on our soon-to-be-released diversity among U.S. House staff report, honored advocate and Joint…
Two Years After Ferguson – How We’re Moving Forward
On August 9, 2014, Michael Brown was shot and killed by Officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri. Brown’s death sparked weeks of protests and ignited a conversation about race, gun…