Hill Diversity
The Joint Center’s Hill Diversity Program analyzes racial diversity of congressional staff. See below for our research, analysis, and activities.
November 2023 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)
Joint Center Commends Sen. Laphonza Butler for Hiring Marvin B. Figueroa as Chief of Staff
Joint Center Commends Sen. Laphonza Butler for Hiring Marvin B. Figueroa as Chief of Staff Figueroa’s hire increases diversity among chiefs of staff in Senate personal officeWASHINGTON — In response…
BET Covers Joint Center Data on Racial Diversity in Senate Top Staff Positions
BET covered the Joint Centers’ Racial Diversity Among Top Staff in Senate Personal Offices data. The report provides evidence regarding the need for more racial diversity among U.S. Senate personal…
October 2023 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)
The Hill Covers Racial Diversity Among Top Staff in Senate Personal Offices
The Hill exclusively covered the Joint Center’s Racial Diversity Among Top Staff in Senate Personal Offices report that provides evidence regarding the need for more racial diversity among U.S. Senate…
Joint Center’s New Data Shows Senate Top Staff Racial Diversity Increased Since 2020, but Most Groups of Color Underrepresented
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 18, 2023 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Joint Center’s New Data Shows Senate Top Staff Racial Diversity Increased Since 2020, but Most Groups of Color Underrepresented African…
Racial Diversity Among Top Staff in Senate Personal Offices
By LaShonda Brenson, Ph.D. and Kimberly Victor This report, Racial Diversity Among Top Staff in Senate Personal Offices, provides evidence regarding the need for more racial diversity among U.S.…
The Hill Covers Survey Results on Racial Equity Priorities
The Hill covered the second analysis, “Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race — Racial Equities Priorities,” in its series that tracks what Americans across race…
Joint Center Releases Survey Results on Racial Equity Priorities Across Race
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 11, 2023 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Joint Center Releases Survey Results on Racial Equity Priorities Across Race Over half of respondents say that hiring a staff who…
Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race — Racial Equity Priorities
By LaShonda Brenson, Ph.D. and Kimberly Victor Discussions about race-conscious policies, the policies that address systemic barriers facing people of color, have experienced a resurgence in recent years. Proponents of…