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.
Congressional Top Priorities: Passing Legislation to Ensure Americans Have the Right to Vote is Respondents’ Top Priority
As the 118th Congress enters the last months of the year, it faces a number of pressing priorities. Right now, members of Congress seek to confirm presidential appointees and pass…
Joint Center’s Interim President Moderates CBCF Panel
Jessica Fulton, interim president and VP, Policy, moderated the Black Women Best: Economic Security panel at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 52nd Annual Legislative Conference. Learn more about the conference here.
September 2023 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)
Historic Milestone Achieved as Diverse Candidates Confirmed for Federal Reserve Board of Governors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 7, 2023 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Historic Milestone Achieved as Diverse Candidates Confirmed for Federal Reserve Board of Governors WASHINGTON – The Joint Center for Political…
Joint Center’s Interim President Moderates CEPR Panel
In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Interim President and VP, Policy Jessica Fulton moderated a panel featuring four panelists with the…
August 2023 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)
U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo in Conversation with the Joint Center
For the Joint Center’s Voice at the Table series, United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo joined Joint Center Interim President and VP, Policy Jessica Fulton for a…
Politico Mentions Joint Center Voice at the Table Event with Wally Adeyemo
The Joint Center’s Voice at the Table event with Interim President Jessica Fulton and United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo was mentioned in a Politico newsletter. From…
Joint Center Interim President Interviewed with TheGrio
On TheGrio’s edition of “The Hill With April Ryan,” April Ryan interviewed Joint Center Interim President Jessica Fulton on our recent analysis of the financial goals and aspirations of Black…
July 2023 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)