Black Talent Initiative
Joint Center Quoted in ABC News on President-Elect Trump Comparison to Other Republican Presidents
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad was quoted in ABC News on President-elect Trump and his differing approach to the presidency in comparison to other Republican presidents. From the article: “Dedrick…
Joint Center Quoted in NBC News on President Biden’s Appointments
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad was quoted in NBC News regarding President Joe Biden’s appointment of more Black federal judges than any previous presidents. From the article: “‘Biden has been…
Joint Center President Penned Op-Ed on Senate Committee Diversity in Word in Black
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad penned an op-ed for Word in Black discussing the urgent need for greater diversity among Senate committee and pathway staff and its role in shaping…
Joint Center Quoted in The New Republic on Diverse Presidential Appointments
Joint Center Vice President, Policy Jessica Fulton was quoted in The New Republic highlighting how the Biden-Harris administration deliberately set out to create a diverse team during its 2020 transition.…
Politico Mentions Joint Center Efforts on Nominating CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson to the Treasury Department
Politico’s Morning Money newsletter mentions the Joint Center’s efforts to encourage the White House to nominate CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson to be the Treasury Department’s new assistant secretary for financial…
Joint Center Quoted in Politico on the Treasury Department Nominee
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad was quoted in Politico’s Morning Money newsletter urging the White House to nominate CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson to be the Treasury Department’s new assistant secretary…
Politico Mentions Dr. Lisa D. Cook Receiving Louis E. Martin Great American Award
The Joint Center honored Dr. Lisa D. Cook with its highest honor — the Louis E. Martin Great American Award. Dr. Cook received this award at the 2023 VIP reception…
Joint Center Praises President Biden for Appointing Shuwanza Goff to Top White House Position
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2023 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Joint Center Praises President Biden for Appointing Shuwanza Goff to Top White House Position Goff is first Black woman to…
Joint Center Strongly Supports Senate Confirmation of Dr. Lisa Cook and Dr. Philip Jefferson for Federal Reserve Board
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies’ Black Talent Initiative drafted the following letter that conveys our enthusiastic endorsement of Dr. Lisa Cook and Dr. Philip Jefferson to the Board…
Quote from Joint Center President Included in White House Press Release About POTUS’ Fed Nominations
The White House issued a press release “WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Bipartisan Leaders Applaud President Biden’s Nominations for Federal Reserve Board of Governors” that included a quote from Joint Center…