Economic Policy

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Joint Center Hosted First National Economic Roundtable Convening

Joint Center May 12, 2026

The Joint Center hosted our first National Economic Roundtable convening. We brought together leaders across research, policy, and practice to engage in meaningful discussion about economic policy, the broader economy, and their impact on Black communities.

Tyese Williams, the Advocacy & Policy Manager of NCNW, delivered welcoming remarks and provided a brief look into the National Council of Negro Women’s history, and Andre Perry, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Community Uplift at the Brookings Institution, provided remarks on wealth-building, business ownership, familial economic security, and related issues impacting Black economic mobility.

Additional images from the event are below.

A man in a gray plaid suit sits on a white chair in a bright room with large windows, speaking into a microphone positioned in front of him. The floor is white with black tiles, and there is wooden furniture in the background.A man in a maroon sweater and gray pants smiles while standing next to a banner that reads "Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies: America’s Black Think Tank" in a hallway with framed photos on the wall.People sit at round tables covered with purple tablecloths, eating and talking at an indoor event. A woman stands speaking at the front of the room near a large TV and a "John Center" sign.A buffet table covered with a black cloth displays trays of food, including rice, meatballs, a vegetable dish, fried items, and a large container of red beverage, set against a wood-paneled wall with framed photos and certificates.A group of people sit at round tables with purple tablecloths, eating and listening to a speaker at a podium in a conference room with large windows, a TV on the wall, and a banner in the background.A man in a gray suit speaks to a seated audience at an indoor event. Behind him, a man adjusts a TV screen displaying a "No Signal" message. Attendees listen attentively around tables with purple tablecloths.A man stands and speaks to a seated audience in a meeting room. A presentation slide behind him lists: Wealth, Human & Social Capital, Environment Quality, Family, and Safety.A speaker stands in front of a group of seated people in a conference room, presenting slides on a large wall-mounted screen. Attendees listen attentively at round tables with notebooks and water bottles.A man in a gray plaid suit and red tie sits in a white chair, speaking in front of a microphone. He is indoors, near large windows with natural light and marble flooring.A group of people in business attire are conversing in a well-lit conference room with purple tablecloths, water bottles, and a TV on the wall. Some are standing and chatting while others sit at round tables.A man in a brown jacket stands smiling next to a banner that reads "JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES: America's Black Think Tank" in a hallway with wood paneling and framed photos on the wall.A man in a suit sits on a white chair in a bright room with large windows, facing a microphone on a stand. The room has tiled floors, wood paneling, and a small table. A water bottle is on the floor beside him.Two older adults stand on either side of a banner that reads "Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies: America's Black Think Tank" in a hallway with wood-paneled walls and a framed "HONOR" board.Two men shake hands in a brightly lit room with purple tablecloths, white chairs, and a wall-mounted TV. One man wears a suit and backpack; the other wears a maroon sweater and slacks.A man in a gray suit stands smiling in front of a banner that reads "Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies: America's Black Think Tank" in a well-lit hallway.A woman in a teal suit sits on a white chair in a bright room, speaking in front of a camera and microphone setup, with a wooden cabinet and a model ship in the background.

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