Economic Studies
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 Tech Director Writes Article on Meta’s Fact-Checking Decision for Tech Policy Press
Joint Center Technology Policy Director Danielle Davis published an article titled, “Hear Me Out: A Different Perspective on Meta’s Fact-Checking Decision,” in Tech Policy Press. Davis argues that while ending…
Reimagining Tax Policy for Black Economic Justice
This panel, Reimagining Tax Policy for Black Economic Justice, addressed opportunities to advance equitable tax reforms, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC), and other provisions set…
The Green Opportunity Gap: Expanding Access for Black Economic Mobility
This panel, The Green Opportunity Gap: Expanding Access for Black Economic Mobility, explored how the green economy can foster pathways to Black economic mobility through equitable access to clean energy…
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 Joins Association for Enterprise Opportunity Webinar on Advancing Black Business Ownership and Economic Equity
Joint Center Vice President, Policy Jessica Fulton joined the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) Equity and Opportunity for All series webinar, “Weaving the Future: Advancing Black Business Ownership and Economic…
Joint Center Tech Policy Director Participated in Lightning Talk at 2025 State of the Net Conference
Joint Center’s Tech Policy Director, Danielle A. Davis, Esq., delivered a Lightning Talk at this year’s State of the Net Conference, earning one of only 15 spots out of over…
The Future of Black Political Power
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…