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.
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…
November 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)
October 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)
Joint Center Joined NEC Tax Briefing at the White House
Joint Center Vice President, Policy Jessica Fulton participated in a National Economic Council tax policy briefing at the White House. Fulton’s remarks focused on the importance of racial equity in…
Joint Center Attended American Savings Education Council Partner Summit
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad attended the American Savings Education Council Partner Summit, which convened senior industry representatives, regulators and lawmakers, and other stakeholders to discuss and advance issues related…
Joint Center Attended White House Brunch
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad attended the first White House Black Excellence Brunch. The brunch, on the South Lawn of the White House, brought together leaders, policymakers, and advocates to discuss…
Joint Center Signed Letter Urging for Additional Funding for CPS
The Joint Center, along with more than 140+ organizations and businesses from different sectors, signed a letter led by the Friends of BLS, urging for an additional $20.6 million in…
Tavis Smiley Highlights Joint Center Research in Washington Monthly
Tavis Smiley highlighted the Joint Center’s recent report on the Black economy, titled “The Best Black Economy in Generations—And Why It Isn’t Enough,” during an interview with Washington Monthly. In…