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.
February 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)
Joint Center President Penned an Op-Ed in Word in Black
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad penned an op-ed titled “The Future of Black Political Power” in Word in Black. The op-ed highlights the progress of Black Americans despite recent drawbacks…
Joint Center President Discusses Policy Solutions to Help Increase Opportunities for Black Workers on Comcast Newsmakers
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad joined Comcast Newsmakers’ Tetiana Anderson to discuss policy solutions that can help increase opportunities for Black workers today and in the future. From the interview,…
Joint Center Quoted in CBS News on DEI Functions in the Workplace
Jessica Fulton, vice president of Policy, was quoted in CBS News regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy implementations within the workplace and how they function to benefit workers. From…
Joint Center Participated in Concord Coalition Panel on ‘Navigating the Nation’s Budget in Uncharted Waters’
Joint Center Vice President, Policy Jessica Fulton participated in The Concord Coalition’s panel discussion, “Navigating the Nation’s Budget in Uncharted Waters: What’s ahead for U.S. fiscal policy, spending priorities, and…
January 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)
Joint Center Attended Essence Magazine’s Brunch Honoring Black Women in Social Impact
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and Senior Researcher Dr. LaShonda Brenson attended Essence’s inaugural “A Toast to Black Women in Social Impact” brunch. The brunch highlighted Black women across Washington,…
December 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)
AEO and Joint Center Sign MOU to Advance Inclusive Economic Growth for Black Entrepreneurs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: AEO Communications Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) communications@aeoworks.org Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org AEO and Joint Center Sign MOU to…
Joint Center Quoted in The Associated Press on Tax Cuts, Tariffs, and More
Joint Center Vice President, Policy Jessica Fulton was quoted in The Associated Press on President-elect Trump’s plan for tax cuts, tariffs, and other programs. From the article: “‘The president-elect’s tax…