Economic Studies
Joint Center Recognizes Commissioner Geoffrey Starks for His Commitment to Digital Equity for Black Communities
Joint Center Recognizes Commissioner Geoffrey Starks for His Commitment to Digital Equity for Black Communities Starks officially steps down from the Commission today after announcement in March WASHINGTON — The Joint Center for…
May 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 May Jobs Day analysis is below. From April to…
Joint Center Partners with AEO to Host Small Business Webinar, Discussing Impact on Communities
Association for Enterprise Opportunity’s (AEO) Regional Councils held a webinar, “Tariffs, Trade, and Main Street: Navigating the Impact on Small Businesses,” as a part of their Regional Councils Webinar Series.…
Centering Black Households in the 2025 Tax Debate
The policy brief, “Centering Black Households in the 2025 Tax Debate,” analyzes how the proposed extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) would affect Black communities. At…
Joint Center Presents at Health Career Advancement Program Annual Conference
Joint Center Workforce Policy Director Dr. Kayla Elliott represented the Joint Center at the Health Career Advancement Program (HCAP) Annual Conference in Detroit, MI. She served as a presenter for…
Joint Center President Joined Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Opening Roundtable at 2025 Policy for the People Health Equity Summit
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosted its 2025 Policy for the People Health Equity Summit. The summit provided an opportunity to discuss access and affordability in chronic disease treatment and…
Joint Center Attended the National Urban League Conference
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad (center), Vice President of Government Affairs Sophia Kerby (left), Senior Researcher LaToya Parker (right), and Tech Policy Director Danielle Davis attended the National Urban League’s…
Joint Center President Moderated National Urban League Session
The National Urban League launched the Main Street Tax Initiative — a ten-point plan for promoting inclusive economic growth and financial stability. The League held a session that united lawmakers,…
Joint Center Participated in the National Skills Coalition Skills Summit
Joint Center Workforce Policy Director Dr. Kayla Elliott participated in the National Skills Coalition’s 2025 Skills Summit, joining the “Untapped Potential of Non-Degree Credentials” panel. Additional panelists include Armando Cantu,…
The Implications of Section 230 for Black Communities: The Impact of Section 230 Reforms on Black Communities
This series of three issue briefs provides a summary of the law review article, “The Implications of Section 230 for Black Communities,” that examines Section 230 of the Communications Decency…