Political Studies
Black Representation Among Commissioned Officers in the Biden White House
Black Americans accounted for 22 percent of President Biden’s voters in November 2020, but only 11 percent of the commissioned officers (top staff including assistants, deputy assistants, and special assistants…
Racial Diversity Among Top Capitol Hill Staff Remains Disproportionate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Racial Diversity Among Top Capitol Hill Staff Remains Disproportionate Black think tank releases final update on top staff hiring WASHINGTON —…
Joint Center Tracker Final Update of Racial Diversity of Top Staff Hires in 119th Congress
By LaShonda Brenson, Ph.D. and Kimberly Victor As of Feb. 28, members of Congress have filled 1,509 of the 1,599 top positions (chiefs of staff, legislative directors, and communications directors)…
The Wealth Agenda: Seizing the Moment for Black Economic Advancement
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies hosted The Wealth Agenda: Seizing the Moment for Black Economic Advancement on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 1-5:30 p.m. ET, at JLL, 2020 K Street…
Joint Center Celebrates Sen. Andy Kim for Hiring Tim Mack as Communications Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 5, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Joint Center Celebrates Sen. Andy Kim for Hiring Tim Mack as Communications Director WASHINGTON — The Joint Center for Political…
Joint Center Celebrates Sen. Amy Klobuchar for Hiring Bazyen Selassie as Legislative Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 29, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Joint Center Celebrates Sen. Amy Klobuchar for Hiring Bazyen Selassie as Legislative Director WASHINGTON — The Joint Center for Political…
Joint Center Tracker Second Update of Racial Diversity of Top Staff Hires in 119th Congress
By LaShonda Brenson Ph.D., and Kimberly Victor As of January 10, members of Congress have filled 1,466 of the 1,599 top positions (chiefs of staff, legislative directors, and communications directors)…
Joint Center Congratulates Senator Tim Scott on New Historic Achievements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 13, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Joint Center Congratulates Senator Tim Scott on New Historic AchievementsWASHINGTON — In response to Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) becoming the…
The 119th Congress Breaks Many Barriers, but Lacks Representation in Top Staff Hires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 11, 2024 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org The 119th Congress Breaks Many Barriers, but Lacks Representation in Top Staff Hires Black think tank urges Congress to fill…
Joint Center Tracker Update of Racial Diversity of Top Staff Hires in 119th Congress
By LaShonda Brenson, Ph.D., and Kimberly Victor There are 1602 top positions (chiefs of staff, legislative directors, and communications directors) in the personal offices of new and returning members of…