Events
Joint Center Hosts Second National Economic Roundtable
The Joint Center hosted its second National Economic Roundtable convening, bringing together leaders across research, policy, and practice to engage in meaningful discussion about the significance of the federal workforce,…
2026 Future of Black Communities Summit
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, America’s Black think tank, hosted the 2026 Future of Black Communities Summit on July 16, 2026, from 8:15 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Washington, DC, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on…
Joint Center Joins The Brookings Institution’s Center for Community Uplift Panel on Black Businesses as Community Anchors
Joint Center Senior Researcher Dr. LaToya Parker served as a panelist for The Brookings Institution’s Center for Community Uplift conversation on Black businesses as community anchors. Additional panelists included Andre M.…
Joint Center Recognizes and Celebrates the Opening of the Obama Presidential Center
The Joint Center celebrates the historic opening of the Obama Presidential Center, which opened on June 19th, coinciding with the nationwide celebration of the Juneteenth holiday. The Presidential Center serves as a reminder of Barack Obama’s political legacy with an…
Joint Center Co-Hosted Congressional Roundtable Discussion ‘Women, Work, and AI: Preparing Workers and Communities for the AI Economy’
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Women’s Tech & Telecom Partnership, and Acacia Hill Strategies co-hosted a congressional roundtable discussion, “Women, Work, and AI: Preparing Workers and Communities…
Joint Center President Participates in Press Conference on the Current State of the Black Economy
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad participated in a press conference held by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and Color Of Change to raise awareness of the state of the Black economy…
Joint Center Participates in Howard University HBCU Center Event ‘From Participation to Power: HBCU Policy Strategy, Advocacy, and Systems Change’
Joint Center Workforce Policy Director Dr. Kayla Elliott participated in Howard University’s HBCU Center virtual event, “From Participation to Power: HBCU Policy Strategy, Advocacy, and Systems Change.” The Center brings together…
Joint Center Hosted First National Economic Roundtable Convening
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…
Joint Center Accepts Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Leadership in Policy Impact Award
The Joint Center is proud to be honored with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Leadership in Policy Impact Award. The award was presented at the CBCF’s Legacy & Leadership Gala. …
Joint Center Joins NOTUS’s Made in America Event Series Kickoff
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad joined NOTUS’s Made in America event series kickoff. This bipartisan morning forum focused on American workers and explored the evolving economic landscape. The discussion featured Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), Bill Anderson (CEO, Bayer), Arielle Elliott (CEO,…