Black Gems Dive In Podcast Interviews Joint Center Hill Diversity Team

The Black Gems Dive In Podcast, a weekly conversation hosted by Kua and Kendra, focuses on discussions about inclusive cultures and diversity, equity, and inclusion spaces. In this episode, they talked to Joint Center Senior Researcher Dr. LaShonda Brenson and Research Associate Kimberly Victor about exploring racial diversity among top congressional staff and why it matters more than ever.

They also discussed the “disparities in representation on Capitol Hill, the institutional and cultural barriers to entry for people of color, and how a lack of diversity directly impacts policymaking for marginalized communities.”

Watch the full episode below.