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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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Op-Ed: The Cost of War

Joint Center Senior Fellow Eric Morrissette authored a new op-ed titled The Cost of War which focuses on the war with Iran and the cost to Americans. The piece was…

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2025 Annual Report

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2025 ANNUAL REPORT  CLICK HERE TO FLIP THROUGH THE ANUUAL REPORT ONLINE  Read our letter from Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, President, Joint Center for Political and Economic…

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Two construction workers wearing safety helmets and reflective vests look upward. Text on the left reads “Jobs Day Analysis, February 2026.” The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies logo appears at the bottom.

February 2026 Jobs Day Analysis

The Joint Center analyzes unemployment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and shows how these numbers affect Black workers. Our February Jobs Day analysis is below. From January to February, the…

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