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.
Joint Center Senior Fellow Appeared on Tavis Smiley Radio Show
Joint Center Senior Fellow Jessica Fulton appeared on the Tavis Smiley radio show to discuss the Joint Center and Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s new policy playbook, “Forward Together: Black Policy…
Senior Researcher Joined CounterSpin to Discuss Budget Impacts on Black Families
Joint Center Senior Researcher Dr. LaToya Parker joined FAIR’s CounterSpin podcast to discuss her op-ed, co-authored with President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, on President Trump’s budget reconciliation bill and its impact on…
June 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)
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Centering Black Households in the 2025 Tax Debate
The policy brief, “Centering Black Households in the 2025 Tax Debate,” analyzes how the proposed extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) would affect Black communities. At…
The Minnesota Star Tribune Quoted Joint Center President on Aftermath of George Floyd Murder
The Minnesota Star Tribune released an article on the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder and the companies within Minnesota stepping down their public-facing DEI efforts. The article quoted Joint Center…
Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America
By the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America is a bold and necessary framework…
Joint Center Attended the National Urban League Conference
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad (center), Vice President of Government Affairs Sophia Kerby (left), Senior Researcher LaToya Parker (right), and Tech Policy Director Danielle Davis attended the National Urban League’s…
Joint Center President Moderated National Urban League Session
The National Urban League launched the Main Street Tax Initiative — a ten-point plan for promoting inclusive economic growth and financial stability. The League held a session that united lawmakers,…
May 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)
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Joint Center Contributed to the State of the People Black Papers
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad participated in the State of the People Tour, which stopped in Richmond, VA. The Joint Center served as lead authors for the tour’s Black Papers…