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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.

MCKINLEY COUNTY (NM)

Team Problem Statement In 1979 at the United Nuclear Corporations’ uranium processing mill in Northwest New Mexico, a dam broke releasing more than 1,100 tons of uranium miming wastes-tailings along…

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The Wayne County MI Place Matters

Team Profile Summary The Wayne County Place Matters Team tackles social issues related to infant mortality such as social isolation of young girls and gender pay equity.  Our team identified…

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Place Matters Initiative

Team Profile Summary The Washington, DC PLACE MATTERS Team, as part of the PLACE MATTERS initiative, is taking a different, upstream approach to health equity. The team’s vision is to…

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SOUTH DELTA COUNTIES (MS)

Team Profile Summary The Mississippi counties of Sharkey and Issaquena are served by the South Delta Place Matters Team. The South Delta team is constituted by the Sharkey Issaquena Health…

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY (MD)

Team Profile Summary The Prince George’s County team consists of a broad section of participants from public health, education, health advocacy non-profits, local elected officials, land use planners, and residents…

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Place Matters Orleans Parish (LA)

Team Profile Summary The mission of the Orleans Parish PLACE MATTERS Team is to advocate for polices that promote safe, healthy learning environments for youth and families. The team’s is…

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