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Joint Center News: September 27, 2017
In September, the Joint Center discussed innovation with Black elected officials and entrepreneurs in partnership with the African American Mayors Association, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the U.S. Black Chambers. We also…
Joint Center Hosts Roundtable of the Midwest
This week, the Joint Center hosted over 20 of the Midwest’s most innovative and influential elected officials and economic development leaders for a 2-day policy roundtable in Detroit, Michigan. Roundtable…
The Impact of Automation on Black Jobs
Almost a quarter of African-American workers are concentrated in just 20 occupations that are at high risk to automation, such as cashiers, retail salespersons, cooks, and security guards. The 20…
Joint Center Releases New Data at CBCF Future of Work Panel
At the event, the Joint Center released a new data brief showing that of the over 700 occupations tracked by the Department of Labor, 26.7% of African American workers are…
Joint Center Speaks on Smart Cities Issue Forum at CBCF ALC ‘17
On Friday, September 22, Joint Center President Spencer Overton spoke on Smart Cities & You: The Future is Here, Don’t Get Left Behind. The issue forum was hosted by Congresswoman…
Joint Center at CBCF ALC Innovation Events!
It’s CBCF Annual Legislative Conference Week! Joint Center President Spencer Overton will speak at two sessions on the future of African Americans on Friday and Saturday hosted by Congresswomen Yvette…
Joint Center Co-Hosts Black Mayors Tech Day
On September 10 and 11, the Joint Center partnered with the African American Mayors Association and Comcast for the 2nd Annual Technology Summit in Philadelphia. Elected officials and experts discussed…
Joint Center News: August 31, 2017
The Joint Center sends our thoughts and prayers to the victims of racist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. We condemn white supremacists, Nazi sympathizers, and federal leaders who fail to speak…
Joint Center Moderates CBCI Session on Inclusion in the Workplace
On August 11, Joint Center President Spencer Overton moderated a panel on Inclusion on the Hill and in the Corporate Workplace at the Congressional Black Caucus Institute’s Annual Policy Conference…
Joint Center Session on Future of Black Rural Communities
On August 10, Joint Center President Spencer Overton traveled to Tunica, Mississippi to speak at the One Voice summit. One Voice is a part of the Mississippi Black Leadership Institute…