Economic Policy
The Joint Center’s Economic Policy Program identifies challenges and opportunities for advancing the economic status of Black communities. See below for research, analysis, and activities related to economic policy.
April 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)
Joint Center President Attends U.S. Treasury Roundtable to Discuss Financial Inclusion
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad attended a roundtable conversation on financial inclusion alongside other key civil rights focused organizations. The conversation, sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, was…
Joint Center Quoted in Los Angeles Wave Newspapers on Reparations
Joint Center Vice President, Policy Jessica Fulton was quoted in Los Angeles Wave Newspapers on the success of local reparations efforts. From the article: “Jessica Fulton, vice president of policy…
March 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)
Joint Center Vice President of Policy Honored by U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.
Joint Center Vice President of Policy Jessica Fulton was selected as a 2024 honoree for the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Women of Power “Power 50” in partnership with AT&T. According…
Joint Center Vice President, Policy Joins USBC 2024 White House Roundtable
Joint Center Vice President of Policy Jessica Fulton Fulton participated in the U.S. Black Chambers’ Inc. White House roundtable, engaging in critical discussions on issues affecting Black businesses and communities.…
Joint Center Quoted in CNBC on the State of Black Employment in the United States
Joint Center Interim President and Vice President, Policy Jessica Fulton was quoted in CNBC on the state of Black employment in the United States. “This recovery really stretched the limits…
February 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)
January 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)
Yahoo Finance Shares Quote from Joint Center Interim President on Potential Tax Cuts for Poorer Americans
Yahoo Finance covered lawmakers’ talks in creating a deal on new tax cuts for poorer Americans and businesses. From Yahoo Finance: “‘People know what’s possible,’ notes Jessica Fulton, the interim…