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 Honors Black Chiefs of Staff During CBC Week
On September 12, the Joint Center and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law co-hosted a reception to honor Black chiefs of staff on the Hill. Joint Center President Spencer…
The Joint Center Commends Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Richard Durbin (D-IL) for Appointing Ariel Marshall and Jasmine Dimitriou as Legislative Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2019 Contact: press@jointcenter.org The Joint Center Commends Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Richard Durbin (D-IL) for Appointing Ariel Marshall and Jasmine Dimitriou as Legislative Directors With…
Senate Staff Diversity Among Democratic Presidential Candidates
On July 11, 2019, the U.S. Senate Democratic Caucus released diversity data on the U.S. Senate personal and committee office staff of each of their Members. This analysis examines data…
Senate Democrats Survey Results Show More People of Color Hired, But Less Black Staff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2019 Contact: press@jointcenter.org WASHINGTON — The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Diversity and Inclusion Senior Fellow Dr. LaShonda Brenson is releasing initial analysis…
Digging Deeper: 2019 Senate Democratic Caucus Diversity Numbers
On July 10, 2019, the Senate Democratic Caucus released an update of their demographic data (PDF here) on their staff (their 2018 numbers are here). The analysis below ranks the offices…
Joint Center Hosts 2019 CBC Luncheon
On May 29, the Joint Center hosted a luncheon featuring an overview of the 2019 Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Agenda. CBC Executive Director Kevin Harris provided the audience with insight…
Don Bell Reflects on Hill Staff Diversity Work
What a difference two years can make. As I depart from the Joint Center to continue my career in public service in my home state of Connecticut, I wanted to…
The Joint Center Commends Sen. Maria Cantwell for Hiring David Strickland, the First Black Senate Full Committee Staff Director in Two Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2019 Contact: press@jointcenter.org The Joint Center Commends Sen. Maria Cantwell for Hiring David Strickland, the First Black Senate Full Committee Staff Director in Two Years…
The Joint Center Applauds U.S. Senator Kamala Harris’s Appointment of Deanne Millison as Legislative Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2019 Contact: press@jointcenter.org The Joint Center Applauds U.S. Senator Kamala Harris’s Appointment of Deanne Millison as Legislative Director WASHINGTON – Today, the Joint Center for…
Joint Center’s Black Talent Director Gives Guest Lecture to National Emerson Fellows
Joint Center’s Black Talent Director Don Bell gave a guest lecture to the National Emerson Hungers fellows at the Congressional Hunger Center. During his talk, Don spoke about his experience…