Articles by Joint Center
Joint Center Workforce Policy Director Participated in Lumina Foundation and Complete College America Panel
Joint Center Workforce Policy Director Dr. Kayla Elliott participated in the Lumina Foundation and Complete College America virtual discussion, “Equitable College Completion: Discussing Support for Predominantly Black Community Colleges and…
October 2023 Jobs Day Analysis
The Joint Center analyzes the employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and showcases how the numbers impact Black workers. Our October Jobs Day analysis is below. In October,…
New Report: A Congressional Survey of Workers’ and Learners’ Priorities
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies released the third analysis — “Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race — Priorities for Workers and Learners” that tracks…
Joint Center Commends Sen. Laphonza Butler for Hiring Marvin B. Figueroa as Chief of Staff
Joint Center Commends Sen. Laphonza Butler for Hiring Marvin B. Figueroa as Chief of Staff Figueroa’s hire increases diversity among chiefs of staff in Senate personal officeWASHINGTON — In response…
Joint Center Workforce Policy Director Participated in CBCF Panel
Joint Center Workforce Policy Director Dr. Kayla Elliott spoke at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Policy for the People Economic Advancement Summit. The summit brought policymakers, thought leaders, and subject-matter…
October 2023 Newsletter: Joint Center Hosted Future of Black Communities Summit, Lisa D. Cook Received Great American Award, Senate Diversity Report Released, and More
National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard Speaks at Joint Center’s 2023 Future of Black Communities Summit
On Oct. 19, 2023, National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard spoke at the Joint Center’s 2023 Future of Black Communities Summit. Her remarks can be found below. Thank you, Jessica Fulton…
Federal Reserve Board Member Lisa D. Cook Accepts Joint Center Louis E. Martin Great American Award
On Oct. 18, 2023, the Joint Center presented Federal Reserve Board Member Lisa D. Cook with our highest honor — the Louis E. Martin Great American Award. Her full acceptance…
BET Covers Joint Center Data on Racial Diversity in Senate Top Staff Positions
BET covered the Joint Centers’ Racial Diversity Among Top Staff in Senate Personal Offices data. The report provides evidence regarding the need for more racial diversity among U.S. Senate personal…
October 2023 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)
