Political Studies
Op-Ed: Vanguard’s Data Sound an Alarm on Financial Fragility in the U.S.
As more Americans tap into their retirement savings to cover basic expenses, a new op-ed from David Asiamah, Ph.D., Joint Center Contributor and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, President of the Joint Center…
Joint Center Sounds Alarm on Supreme Court’s Continued Weakening of the Voting Rights Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2026 Contact: press@jointcenter.org Joint Center Sounds Alarm on Supreme Court’s Continued Weakening of the Voting Rights Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to the Supreme Court’s recent 6-3…
Joint Center Accepts Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Leadership in Policy Impact Award
The Joint Center is proud to be honored with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Leadership in Policy Impact Award. The award was presented at the CBCF’s Legacy & Leadership Gala. …
Joint Center President Joins The Black Pack with Adrianne Shropshire
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad joined The Black Pack with host Adrianne Shropshire. This discussion focused on the current state of the economy and its impact on Black workers and…
The Record We Kept: America’s Black Think Tank and the Campaigns That Changed American Politics
For more than five decades, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies has served as America’s Black think tank. Founded in 1970, when the number of Black elected officials…
Op-Ed: The Cost of War
Joint Center Senior Fellow Eric Morrissette authored a new op-ed titled The Cost of War which focuses on the war with Iran and the cost to Americans. The piece was…
Joint Center Penned an Essay in Tech Policy Press on Carter G. Woodson
Joint Center Tech Policy Director Danielle Davis Esq. penned an essay in Tech Policy Press for Black History Month on Carter G. Woodson, the creator of Negro History Week, the…
Op-Ed: One Woman’s Refusal
On Wednesday Jan. 21, 2026, the Supreme Court heard arguments to determine whether Federal Reserve Board Member Dr. Lisa Cook could remain in her position after the Trump Administration’s attempt to…
Joint Center President Speaks at Press Conference Supporting Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad spoke at a press conference organized by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) on the steps of the Supreme Court in support of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa…
Shalanda Young, Rey Ramsey, and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad Discuss How States are Meeting the Moment Through Innovative Approaches to Governance that Safeguard Vulnerable Communities
The Joint Center hosted a policy discussion featuring distinguished panelists: Shalanda Young, 43rd Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget; Rey Ramsey, President and CEO of the…