Hill Diversity
The Joint Center’s Hill Diversity Program analyzes racial diversity of congressional staff. See below for our research, analysis, and activities.
June 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)
New Report Finds People of Color Underrepresented in Top Staff Roles in the U.S. House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org New Report Finds People of Color Underrepresented in Top Staff Roles in the U.S. House Joint Center analysis reveals continued…
Racial & Ethnic Representation Among Top Staff in the U.S. House of Representatives
By LaShonda Brenson, Ph.D., and Kimberly Victor This report, Racial & Ethnic Representation Among Top Staff in the U.S. House of Representatives, examines racial and ethnic representation among top staff…
May 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)
Black Gems Dive In Podcast Interviews Joint Center Hill Diversity Team
The Black Gems Dive In Podcast, a weekly conversation hosted by Kua and Kendra, focuses on discussions about inclusive cultures and diversity, equity, and inclusion spaces. In this episode, they…
April 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)
March 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)
The Philadelphia Tribune Quoted Joint Center on Congressional Staff Diversity
The Philadelphia Tribune quoted President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and Senior Researcher Dr. LaShonda Brenson in an article highlighting the Joint Center’s final congressional staff diversity hiring campaign update. From the article:…
Joint Center Quoted in Philadelphia Tribune on Congressional Staffing
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and Senior Researcher Dr. LaShonda Brenson were quoted in the Philadelphia Tribune on the continued lack of diverse congressional top staffers following the Joint Center’s…
Racial Diversity Among Top Capitol Hill Staff Remains Disproportionate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Racial Diversity Among Top Capitol Hill Staff Remains Disproportionate Black think tank releases final update on top staff hiring WASHINGTON —…