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Inside Black Policy: Joint Center — December 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Government Diversity – December 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Tech – December 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Joint Center — November 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Government Diversity – November 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Econ – November 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Tech – November 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Joint Center — October 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Government Diversity – October 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Econ – October 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Tech – October 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Joint Center — September 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Government Diversity – September 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Econ – September 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Tech – September 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Joint Center — August 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Government Diversity – August 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Econ – August 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Tech – August 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Joint Center — July 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Government Diversity – July 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Econ – July 2025

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Inside Black Policy: Tech – July 2025

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June 2025 Newsletter: Joint Center Released New Reports, Hosted a Salon Dinner, Contributed to the Black Papers, and More

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June 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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June 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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June 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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May 2025 Newsletter: Joint Center Releases Policy Playbook with CBCF, Shares Section 230 Briefs, Convenes Advisory Board, and More

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May 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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May 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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May 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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April 2025 Newsletter: Joint Center Released New Research, Applauded Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Speech, Submitted Comments to the White House, and More

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April 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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April 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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April 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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March 2025 Newsletter: Joint Center Hosted Economic Convening, Published Two Reports, Released Final Hiring Campaign Updates, and More

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March 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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March 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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March 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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February 2025 Newsletter: Joint Center Welcomed New Board Members, Penned Op-ed for Black History Month, Celebrated Hiring of Black Top Staffers, and More

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February 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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February 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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February 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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January 2025 Newsletter: Joint Center Shares Congressional Hiring Update, Celebrates Diverse Top Staff Hires, and More

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January 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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January 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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January 2025 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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December 2024 Newsletter: Joint Center Shares Congressional Hiring Update, Begins Year-End Giving, and More

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December 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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December 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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December 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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November 2024 Newsletter: Joint Center Launched 2024 Hiring Campaign, President Shares Recommitment to Joint Center Mission, and More

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November 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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November 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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November 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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October 2024 Newsletter: Joint Center Hosted 2024 Louis E. Martin Award Reception, Released New Research on CTE Pathways, and More

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October 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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October 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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October 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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September 2024 Newsletter: Joint Center Released New Research on Sector Partnerships, Published Our 2023 Annual Report, and More

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September 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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September 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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September 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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August 2024 Newsletter: Joint Center & CEPR Published Brief on Economic Status for African Americans, Released Senate Diversity Analysis, Sponsored Event at NABJ, and More

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August 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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August 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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August 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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July 2024 Newsletter: Joint Center Releases Senate Pathways Report, Signed Letter Denouncing Removal of Civil Rights Protections, and More.

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July 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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July 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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July 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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June 2024 Newsletter: Joint Center Sponsored Section 230 Research, Co-hosted Tax Press Briefing, Participated in WIOA Senate Briefing, and More

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June 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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June 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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June 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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May 2024 Newsletter: Joint Center Introduced New Project for Young Black Workers, Hosted Webinar, Signed onto Tax Reform Letter, and More

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May 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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May 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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May 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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April 2024 Newsletter: Joint Center Penned Op-Ed for The Hill, Releases Statement on ODI Disbandment, Celebrated 54 Years, and More

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April 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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April 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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April 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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March 2024 Newsletter: Joint Center President Attends Treasury Roundtable, Joint Center VP, Policy Named Power 50 Women of Influence, and More

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March 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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March 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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March 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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February 2024 Newsletter: Joint Center Appoints New President, Releases ACP Commentary, and More

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February 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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February 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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February 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Technology Policy)

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January 2024 Newsletter: Joint Center Releases Good Jobs Challenge Recommendations, Announces New FOCUS Edition, and More

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January 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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January 2024 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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December 2023 Newsletter: Joint Center Releases Last Congressional Priorities Analysis, Welcomes New Board Members, and More.

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December 2023 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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December 2023 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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November 2023 Newsletter: Joint Center Releases Latest Congressional Priorities Analysis, Engages in Young Invincibles X Chat, and More

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November 2023 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Hill Diversity)

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November 2023 FOCUS: Inside Black DC (Economic Policy)

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Our Latest Events:

Governor Wes Moore to Receive the Louis E. Martin Great American Award

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Joint Center Hosts Salon Dinner to Discuss Section 230 Findings

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The Wealth Agenda: Seizing the Moment for Black Economic Advancement

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Reimagining Tax Policy for Black Economic Justice

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The Green Opportunity Gap: Expanding Access for Black Economic Mobility

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Joint Center Presented Former President Spencer Overton with Louis E. Martin Great American Award

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Joint Center Co-Hosted High-Stakes 2025 Tax Debate

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Joint Center Hosts Webinar on Improving Policy Narratives for Young Black Workers

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Experts Discuss Advancing Digital Equity for Black Communities at 2023 Joint Center Summit

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2023 Future of Black Communities Summit

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo in Conversation with the Joint Center

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Joint Center Organizes ‘Tax Policy & Black Communities – Making the System Work for All of Us’ at ABFE 2023 Conference

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Joint Center Organizes ‘Black Philanthropy’s Role in Building Multiracial Democracy’ at ABFE 2023 Conference

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Joint Center Hosts Salon Dinner with Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV)

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Federal Reserve Board Governor Dr. Lisa D. Cook in Conversation with the Joint Center

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Experts Discuss Prioritizing the Black Rural South at the 2022 Joint Center Summit

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FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks and Discuss Technology Policy Priorities for Black Communities at the 2022 Joint Center Summit

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Alan Davidson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, Discusses the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 at 2022 Joint Center Summit

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Joint Center Hosts Voice at the Table Conversation with Rep. Terri A. Sewell

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Improving Tax Policy for Black Communities

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The Rationale for and Key Elements of a Business Civil Rights Audit

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Advancing Equal Protections & Civil Justice in an Automated Society

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Joint Center Hosts ‘Expanding Broadband in the Black Rural South’ Webinar

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NNPA Hosts Event on Congressional Staff Diversity with Joint Center and Black Voters Matter

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Joint Center and GW Law Host Debate on Section 230 With Key Experts

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Joint Center Hosts ‘Pandemic Relief Priorities for Black Workers’ Twitter Chat with Experts

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Joint Center Briefing on Black Businesses, Access to Capital, and Future Stimulus Proposals

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Joint Center Co-Hosts Telehealth Webinar on ‘The Missing Link to Improving Delivery and Quality of Care for Latino and African American Communities’

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Joint Center Briefing on COVID-19 Stimulus, Black Workers & Black Students with House Ed & Labor Chair Bobby Scott

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Joint Center Hosts Online Briefing with CBC Staff on Accessible Vote-by-Mail and Safe In-Person Voting in Black Communities

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Joint Center Hosts Briefing with FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks on COVID-19 & the Digital Divide

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Joint Center Convenes Black Organizations for COVID-19 Discussion with CBC Chair Karen Bass

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Joint Center President Leads Discussion at FCC Future of Work Roundtable

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Joint Center Hosts Convening on the Future of Work in Philadelphia

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Joint Center Hosts Second Event in Breakfast Policy Series ‘Voice at the Table’

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Joint Center Hosts Inaugural Policy Forum ‘A Voice at the Table’

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Joint Center Meets with HUD Secretary Julián Castro

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Our Latest Press Releases & Statements:

New Joint Center Brief Outlines Five Principles to Support Black Workers and Learners in Non-Degree Credential Pathways

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New Joint Center Brief Explores Career and Technical Education Programs’ Impact on Improving Economic Mobility for Black Workers  

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Joint Center Releases Statement in Response to Government Shutdown Surpassing Historical Record

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Joint Center Presented Governor Wes Moore with Louis E. Martin Great American Award

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Joint Center Condemns the Elimination of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Staff

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Joint Center Mourns the Passing of Former Congressional Black Caucus Chair and Michigan Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick 

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Coalition Condemns Trump’s Attempt to Dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa D. Cook

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Joint Center Statement on Attempt to Dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa D. Cook

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Joint Center Mourns the Passing of William Lacy ‘Bill’ Clay Sr., Missouri’s First Black Congressman and Founding Member of the Congressional Black Caucus

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Joint Center Ranks Democratic Senators on 2025 Staff Diversity

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Joint Center Welcomes Three Fellows

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Joint Center Launches 2025 Tax Policy Advisory Committee

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Joint Center Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Universal Service Fund Programs

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New Report Finds People of Color Underrepresented in Top Staff Roles in the U.S. House

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Joint Center Recognizes Commissioner Geoffrey Starks for His Commitment to Digital Equity for Black Communities

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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Joint Center Release Black Policy Playbook

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Joint Center’s Final Section 230 Brief Unpacks Reforms — and the Stakes for Black Users

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Joint Center Releases Second Research Brief on the Section 230 Law That Shapes the Internet — But Leaves Black Voices at Risk

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Joint Center Tech Policy Director Named AI Policy Influencer

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Joint Center Mourns the Passing of First Black Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman

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Joint Center Joined National Urban League’s Fair Budget Coalition

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Joint Center Releases First of Three Research Briefs on the Section 230 Law That Shapes the Internet — But Leaves Black Voices at Risk

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Joint Center Celebrates New Senior Leadership Team Hires

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Joint Center Applauds Senator Booker for Historic Senate Speech & Standing Up for Black Americans 

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Joint Center Condemns Executive Order to Close the Department of Education, Citing Threat to Black Academic Advancement

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Racial Diversity Among Top Capitol Hill Staff Remains Disproportionate

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Joint Center Releases Research on the Importance of Child Care Support for Black Students at Community Colleges

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Joint Center Celebrates Sen. Andy Kim for Hiring Tim Mack as Communications Director

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Joint Center Welcomes Six New Board Members 

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Joint Center Responds to Unprecedented Removal of EEOC Commissioners

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Joint Center Celebrates Sen. Amy Klobuchar for Hiring Bazyen Selassie as Legislative Director

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The Joint Center Applauds Sen. Blunt Rochester for Hiring Sean Ryan as Communications Director

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Joint Center Congratulates Senator Tim Scott on New Historic Achievements

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The Joint Center Commends Sen. Heinrich for Hiring Jasmine Dimitriou as Staff Director

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The Joint Center Applauds Sen. Alsobrooks for Hiring Zephranie Buetow as Chief of Staff

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Joint Center Mourns the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

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The 119th Congress Breaks Many Barriers, but Lacks Representation in Top Staff Hires

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AEO and Joint Center Sign MOU to Advance Inclusive Economic Growth for Black Entrepreneurs

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Joint Center Urges Congress to Prioritize Racial Diversity in Top Staff

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Joint Center Recommits to Our Work as America’s Black Think Tank

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NEW ISSUE BRIEF: New Research Calls for Improved CTE Pathways Data Systems for Equity

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Joint Center to Present Former President Spencer Overton with Louis E. Martin Great American Award

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The Joint Center Commends Sen. George Helmy for Hiring Tyler Jones as Senior Communications Advisor

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NEW ISSUE BRIEF: Policy Strategies to Improve Job Quality for Black Workers in Sector Partnership Programs

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NEW ANALYSIS: Charting a Path to Increased Federal Accountability Through WIOA Reauthorization

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New Research: Historic Economic Milestones for Black Americans Mask Persistent Economic Insecurity

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Joint Center Recognizes the Biden-Harris Administration and Senator Durbin for Championing Diversity With Their New Hires 

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Joint Center Ranks Democratic Senators on 2024 Staff Diversity

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The Joint Center Mourns the Passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

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Joint Center Releases Report That Analyzes Diversity in Pipeline Positions in Senate Personal Offices

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Joint Center Joins Civil Rights Advocates in Decrying the Removal of Civil Rights Protections in American Privacy Rights Act

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The Joint Center Commends Sen. Tim Scott for Promoting Josh Grant to Legislative Director

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Joint Center Praises President Biden For Plans to Nominate Kristin Johnson to the Treasury

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First Draft Released of Joint Center-Sponsored Research on Implications of Section 230 for Black Communities

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Joint Center Introduces New Project on Improving Policy Narratives for Young Black Workers

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Joint Center Mourns the Loss of Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr.

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Joint Center President Reflects on 54 Years of Progress, Policies, and Promise

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Joint Center Responds to the U.S. House Office of Diversity and Inclusion Disbandment

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Joint Center Board Appoints Dedrick Asante-Muhammad as President

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Joint Center Releases Good Jobs Challenge Recommendations for Black Workers 

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Joint Center Mourns Loss of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

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Joint Center Welcomes Two New Board Members

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Joint Center Releases Tax Code Survey Results Across Race for Congressional Priorities 

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New Report: A Congressional Survey of Regulating Tech Policies Priorities

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New Report: A Congressional Survey of Workers’ and Learners’ Priorities

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Joint Center Commends Sen. Laphonza Butler for Hiring Marvin B. Figueroa as Chief of Staff

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National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard Speaks at Joint Center’s 2023 Future of Black Communities Summit

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Federal Reserve Board Member Lisa D. Cook Accepts Joint Center Louis E. Martin Great American Award

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Joint Center Presents Federal Reserve Board Member Dr. Lisa DeNell Cook with Louis E. Martin Great American Award

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Joint Center’s New Data Shows Senate Top Staff Racial Diversity Increased Since 2020, but Most Groups of Color Underrepresented 

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Joint Center Welcomes New Board Member 

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Joint Center Releases Survey Results on Racial Equity Priorities Across Race

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Joint Center Congratulates Laphonza Butler for Pending Senate Appointment

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Joint Center Releases Series of Survey Results on Congressional Priorities 

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Joint Center Commends Sen. Debbie Stabenow for Hiring Eyang Garrison, the First Black Senate Full Committee Staff Director in Nearly Two Years

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Historic Milestone Achieved as Diverse Candidates Confirmed for Federal Reserve Board of Governors

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Joint Center Stands Firm on Protecting Funds for House of Representatives’ Diversity and Inclusion Office

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Joint Center Praises President Biden for Appointing Shuwanza Goff to Top White House Position

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Joint Center’s New Data Showing Top Staff Racial Diversity of the 118th Congress by Age

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Joint Center Ranks Senators Based on 2023 Senate Democratic Diversity Data

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Joint Center’s Commitment to Advancing Racial Equity Remains Steadfast

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Joint Center Supports Nominees for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 

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Joint Center’s Board of Governors Announce Interim President

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Joint Center Mourns the Loss of Dr. William Spriggs

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Joint Center Releases New Data to Understand Financial Status and Aspirations of Black Americans

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Joint Center Announces Data for Black America Project 

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Joint Center Commends President Biden for Strong, Diverse Federal Reserve Board Nominations

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Joint Center Acknowledges Ambassador Susan Rice’s Commitment to Nation

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Joint Center Announces Tax Policy Advisory Committee 

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Joint Center Posthumously Presents Secretary of State Colin Powell with the Louis E. Martin Great American Award

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New Joint Center Report Finds U.S. Black Apprentices Underrepresented and Underpaid

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Joint Center Praises U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner for Hiring Lot Kwarteng as Legislative Director

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Top Staff of Freshmen Members of the 118th Congress Less Diverse than Freshman Top Staff of 117th Congress, Especially in U.S. Senate

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Joint Center Applauds President Biden for Appointing Joelle Gamble to Economic Team

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118th Congress Most Diverse in History, But Lacks Representation in Top Staff Hires

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Joint Center Commends Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for Senior Team Staff Diversity

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Joint Center Commends Senator-Elect Fetterman for Hiring Allen R. Easton III as Legislative Director

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Joint Center Congratulates Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on His Historic Position in the House of Representatives

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Joint Center Launches New Campaign Calling on Congressional Leaders to Prioritize Racial Diversity in Top Staff Hires

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Spencer Overton to Step Down After a Decade of Joint Center Leadership

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