Economic Policy
Joint Center Participates in CBCF Annual Legislative Conference Session ‘Reclaiming the Narrative and Building Economic Power’
September 16, 2026
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Joint Center Vice President, Government Affairs Sophia Kerby participated in the session, Reclaiming the Narrative and Building Economic Power, at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference.
The panel examined “the growing economic challenges facing Black women in the workforce, including rising unemployment, recent workforce reductions, and the effects of corporate DEI rollbacks and public-sector employment shifts.”
In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women & Girls, this panel also honored retiring co-chairs Rep.Robin Kelly and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman and recognized the newly selected co-chairs. See more photos from the session below.
