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New Poll from Joint Center Reveals Black Americans Are Deeply Concerned Regarding Direction of the Country, Economy
…have indicated that they plan to watch the speech and expect the president to address issues that are most important to them, including affordable healthcare, affordable housing, reducing poverty, creating…
Our September 2021 Work: New VPs, Engaging with the FCC on the Digital Divide & More
…think tank as the “go-to” resource on emerging issues that are critical to Black communities. Read our full announcement here. Economic Studies Reducing poverty through the tax code: The Joint…
Haitian Migrant Crisis, Police Reform Negotiations Collapse & More: Sept. 23 Joint Center Roundup
…Foundation President Rajiv Shah argues in Fortune. Emergency aid saved thousands: Income losses and poverty would have been far worse during the pandemic without government safety nets, including stimulus checks…
The Freedom to Vote Act, EITC Audits Cluster in Predominantly Black States & More: Sept. 16 Joint Center Roundup
…with other COVID relief, are estimated to cut child poverty in half, according to the Center on Poverty and Social Policy at Columbia University. Segregated cities stunt opportunity: Black residents…
Joint Center Report Highlights Deep Inequity in Broadband Access Across the Black Rural South
…in poverty, compared to just 18% of white children in the same region and 19% of children nationwide. With the passage of federal infrastructure legislation, the Joint Center report also…
Joint Center Vice President Discusses the American Rescue Plan on MSNBC Live with Stephanie Ruhle
…to lift families out of poverty. In particular for Black folks, who have borne the brunt of this crisis both in terms of the virus and the economic impacts. It’s…
Place Matters Initiative
…goals, which include: Building solidarity with the community seeing them as the most valuable resource. Creating a collective consciousness around fundamental (education, economic development, poverty, racism) issues through engaging all…
Feb. 24 Roundup: The Possibility of a Black Woman as OMB Director
…help school districts better support Black students. Poverty is not by choice: Safety net programs, which often scrutinize Black Americans more harshly, should be redesigned to account for structural barriers…
Food Deserts More Common in Minority Communities
Food deserts are geographic locations where affordable and nutritious foods are difficult to obtain, especially for those with limited transportation and financial means. The connection between poverty and limited food…
#PLACEMATTERS: Chemically Dangerous Zones Disproportionately Impact Minorities and the Poor
…Communities that are vulnerable to the effects of chemical facilities are largely Black and Latino and have higher rates of poverty. This study evaluates how disadvantaged communities are affected within…
