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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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Voter Suppression is Wrong

Today, J. Christian Adams @ElectionLawCtr tweeted the following: “‘If there was justice in the world they’d be suppressing white people’ says @jointcenter staffer. What says @donnabrazile @SpencerOverton?” He elaborated on…

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Joint Center in Selma for 50th

Joint Center Selma Event — 2:30-4 pm Saturday (today): If you’re in Selma, come to our Joint Center event at the Selma Public Library (corner of Selma Ave. and Broad,…

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50 Years of the Voting Rights Act

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies recently released 50 Years of the Voting Rights Act: The State of Race in Politics. The report is critical to understanding the…

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50 Years of the Voting Rights Act

Today, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies released 50 Years of the Voting Rights Act: The State of Race in Politics. The report is critical to understanding the…

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Joint Center Meets with President Obama

From the White House Office of the Press Secretary… Readout of the President’s Meeting with African American Civil Rights and Faith Leaders Today, President Obama met with African American civil…

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Black Turnout & the 2014 Midterms

Today the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies released Black Turnout & the 2014 Midterms by Professors Andra Gillespie and Tyson King-Meadows, which examines the impact of black voters in…

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