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Joint Center Keynotes Blacks in Government Legislative Review Summit

On February 1, 2018, Joint Center President Spencer Overton presented the keynote address for the National Organization of Blacks in Government (BIG) Summit.

Spencer talked about automation in government and the impact on Black workers. Over 18 percent of the US federal workforce is African American. In light of automation, Black government workers should anticipate automation, take the initiative to be engaged in the transition and be prepared for changes.