Hill Diversity
The Joint Center’s Hill Diversity Program analyzes racial diversity of congressional staff. See below for our research, analysis, and activities.
Joint Center Congratulates Laphonza Butler for Pending Senate Appointment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 2, 2023 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Joint Center Congratulates Laphonza Butler for Pending Senate Appointment WASHINGTON — In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) announcing he…
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…
September 2023 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)
The Joint Center Commends Sen. Debbie Stabenow for Hiring Eyang Garrison, the First Black Senate Full Committee Staff Director in Nearly Two Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 13, 2023 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org The Joint Center Commends Sen. Debbie Stabenow for Hiring Eyang Garrison, the First Black Senate Full Committee Staff Director in…
The American Independent Covers Joint Centers Analysis on House of Representatives Staff Diversity
The American Independent mentioned the Joint Center’s analysis of the House of Representatives top staff that provides evidence of the lack of racial diversity within the House. As The American…
August 2023 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)
Joint Center Stands Firm on Protecting Funds for House of Representatives’ Diversity and Inclusion Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 1, 2023 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Joint Center Stands Firm on Protecting Funds for House of Representatives’ Diversity and Inclusion Office WASHINGTON — In response to…
Joint Center’s New Data Showing Top Staff Racial Diversity of the 118th Congress by Age
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2023 Contact: Chandra Hayslett: chandra@jointcenter.org Joint Center’s New Data Showing Top Staff Racial Diversity of the 118th Congress by Age The analysis finds that the…
Racial Diversity of the 118th Congress by Age
The age of members of Congress has generally increased since 1981, and the 118th Congress is the third oldest Congress since the late 18th century.1 The Constitution requires that a…