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.
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…
Joint Center Spoke on CBC Chairman Steven Horsford’s CBCF Panel ‘The Black Wealth Agenda’
Joint Center Vice President, Policy Jessica Fulton participated in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference’s “The Black Wealth Agenda” panel. This panel discussion focused on some key…
Joint Center Quoted on USTR Chief of Staff Appointment
Joint Center Vice President of Policy Jessica Fulton was quoted in the U.S. Trade Representative’s statement on Jamila Thompson’s appointment as the USTR Chief of Staff. In the statement Fulton…
September 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)
Joint Center President Joins CounterSpin Podcast
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad joined Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting’s (FAIR) CounterSpin podcast alongside Center for Economic and Policy Research Director for Race and Economic Justice Algernon Austin to…
Joint Center President Joins Tavis Smiley Podcast
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad joined Tavis Smiley’s podcast to discuss his latest co-authored report, “The Best Black Economy in Generations – And Why it Isn’t Enough.” Listen below.
Word in Black Highlighted Joint Center New Research on the Black Economy
Word in Black highlighted research from the Joint Center and CEPR’s new issue brief, “The Best Black Economy in Generations – And Why It Isn’t Enough.” The brief documents that…
New Research: Historic Economic Milestones for Black Americans Mask Persistent Economic Insecurity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2024 CONTACTS: Chandra Hayslett, chandra.hayslett@joincenter.org Peter Hart, hart@cepr.net New Research: Historic Economic Milestones for Black Americans Mask Persistent Economic Insecurity Despite record low unemployment and…
The Best Black Economy in Generations – And Why It Isn’t Enough
By Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and Algernon Austin Black Americans are experiencing the most positive economic conditions in generations: Record low unemployment rates, record low poverty rates, along with record high income…
Joint Center President Quoted in Mother Jones on Wealth Distribution
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad was quoted in Mother Jones discussing wealth distribution in response to former First Lady Michelle Obama’s speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. From the…