Economic Studies
Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race — Priorities for Tax Policy
Updated December 18, 2023 Heading into debates related to the expiration of the 2017 tax cuts, policymakers, scholars, and advocates have put forth proposals to expand or retract investments in…
February 2025 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 February Jobs Day analysis is below. From January to…
Joint Center Releases Research on the Importance of Child Care Support for Black Students at Community Colleges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 26, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Victoria Johnson, victoria.johnson@jointcenter.org Joint Center Releases Research on the Importance of Child Care Support for Black Students at Community Colleges…
Black Student Parents’ Access to Affordable Child Care Support at Community Colleges
By Justin Nalley and Gabrielle Smith Finnie, Ph.D. The issue brief, “Black Student Parents’ Access to Affordable Child Care Support at Community Colleges,” examines the CCAMPIS program to understand its…
Joint Center President Penned an Op-Ed in Word in Black
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad penned an op-ed titled “The Future of Black Political Power” in Word in Black. The op-ed highlights the progress of Black Americans despite recent drawbacks…
January 2025 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 January Jobs Day analysis is below. From December…
Joint Center President Discusses Policy Solutions to Help Increase Opportunities for Black Workers on Comcast Newsmakers
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad joined Comcast Newsmakers’ Tetiana Anderson to discuss policy solutions that can help increase opportunities for Black workers today and in the future. From the interview,…
Joint Center Participated in Concord Coalition Panel on ‘Navigating the Nation’s Budget in Uncharted Waters’
Joint Center Vice President, Policy Jessica Fulton participated in The Concord Coalition’s panel discussion, “Navigating the Nation’s Budget in Uncharted Waters: What’s ahead for U.S. fiscal policy, spending priorities, and…
Joint Center Attended Essence Magazine’s Brunch Honoring Black Women in Social Impact
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and Senior Researcher Dr. LaShonda Brenson attended Essence’s inaugural “A Toast to Black Women in Social Impact” brunch. The brunch highlighted Black women across Washington,…
November 2024 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 November Jobs Day analysis is below. From October…
AEO and Joint Center Sign MOU to Advance Inclusive Economic Growth for Black Entrepreneurs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: AEO Communications Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) communications@aeoworks.org Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org AEO and Joint Center Sign MOU to…