Joint Center Updates
Joint Center Quote on the Importance of Representation Among Congressional Staff Featured in Vox
Joint Center Senior Researcher Dr. LaShonda Brenson was quoted in a recent Vox article discussing congressional staff diversity and unionization efforts. “While it may be unintentional, the lack of diversity…
White House Update on Racial Equity Plans, House Republicans Refuse to Name Federal Courthouse After Black Judge & More: April 21 Roundup
Biden Administration White House equity action plan: The White House released an update on how the Biden administration has executed its equity action plan. On his first day in office,…
President Biden Doubles Down on Gun Control, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court & More: April 14 Roundup
Biden Administration President Biden revisits gun control: President Biden announced a new slate of executive actions aimed at curtailing domestic gun violence. In his Rose Garden statement, he emphasized that…
The Joint Center Commends U.S. Senate for Confirming Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the SCOTUS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 7, 2022 CONTACT: Victoria Johnson, victoria@jointcenter.org, 202-789-3500 The Joint Center Commends U.S. Senate for Confirming Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the SCOTUS Confirmation secured despite unwarranted…
Biden Admin Announces HBCU Board Appointees, Judge Jackson Celebrates Bipartisan Support & More: Apr. 7 Roundup
Biden Administration President Biden announces a new slate of appointments to the Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities: The White House announced newly-appointed members of the President’s…
Racial Diversity Among U.S. Senate State Directors Lags Behind Diversity in U.S. Population
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2022 CONTACT: Victoria Johnson, victoria@jointcenter.org Racial Diversity Among U.S. Senate State Directors Lags Behind Diversity in U.S. Population Senators in office less than 10 years…
2021 Accomplishments
Dear Joint Center Community, As we celebrate our 52nd anniversary this month, we are sharing our newly-designed 2021 annual report that highlights our accomplishments that promoted ideas that advanced Black…
White House Aims to End Racial Biased Home Appraisals, Advancement of Reparations Bill Credited to Increased Black Influence in Congress & More: March 31 Roundup
Biden Administration President Biden signs the Emmett Till Antilynching Act into law: President Biden signed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act into law, officially making lynching a hate crime, punishable by…
Our March 2022 Work: Black America’s economic priorities, Shalanda Young confirmed as OMB Director & More
Happy International Women’s Month! It is especially apropos that this International Women’s Month marked the start of Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Not only is Judge Ketanji…
Joint Center Poll Mentioned on TMZ
In an interview with TMZ, TheGrio White House Correspondent April Ryan cited the Joint Center’s poll finding that President Biden and Vice President Harris had a 70 percent approval rating…