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Joint Center President Penned Op-Ed on Senate Committee Diversity in Word in Black
December 9, 2024
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad penned an op-ed for Word in Black discussing the urgent need for greater diversity among Senate committee and pathway staff and its role in shaping equitable economic policies.
From the op-ed: “Senate committees have an even broader influence, shaping legislation and conducting oversight that affects the entire nation. With such significant sway over policies impacting all Americans, it is critical that Senate committee staff and their decision-making processes genuinely reflect our nation’s diversity.”
Click here to read the op-ed.
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