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Joint Center

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, America’s Black think tank, provides compelling and actionable policy solutions to eradicate persistent and evolving barriers to the full freedom of Black people in America. We are the trusted forum for leading experts and scholars to participate in major public policy debates and promote ideas that advance Black communities. We use evidence-based research, analysis, convenings, and strategic communications to support Black communities and a network of allies.

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Joint Center at CBC ALC Week

This past week, lawmakers, scholars, private sector leaders, and others gathered for the 2015 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Leadership Conference. The Joint Center attended panels discussing STEM technology and…

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Recent Joint Center Activities

We are providing officials of color–especially those in leadership positions such as state legislative floor leaders and city council presidents–accessible research and evidence-based policy solutions thatimprove life in communities of…

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Joint Center June 2015 Roundtable

 In June, the Joint Center convened a group of 25 top state legislative and city council leaders of color for a three-day policy roundtable at the U.S. Capitol Complex,…

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