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Joint Center Recommits to Our Work as America’s Black Think Tank
Dear Supporters and Partners of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, As we navigate the ongoing change in today’s political environment, we are once again reminded of how…
NEW ISSUE BRIEF: New Research Calls for Improved CTE Pathways Data Systems for Equity
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, America’s Black think tank, and Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) together published new research, “Equity at the Center: How Federal Policymakers Can Support Diverse…
Joint Center to Present Former President Spencer Overton with Louis E. Martin Great American Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 17, 2024 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Joint Center to Present Former President Spencer Overton with Louis E. Martin Great American Award Past president will be celebrated…
The Joint Center Commends Sen. George Helmy for Hiring Tyler Jones as Senior Communications Advisor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 8, 2024 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org The Joint Center Commends Sen. George Helmy for Hiring Tyler Jones as Senior Communications Advisor WASHINGTON — The Joint Center…
NEW ISSUE BRIEF: Policy Strategies to Improve Job Quality for Black Workers in Sector Partnership Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 23, 2024 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Joint Center Research Finds That More Data is Needed to Determine if Sector Partnerships Work for Black WorkersAnalysis comes on…
NEW ANALYSIS: Charting a Path to Increased Federal Accountability Through WIOA Reauthorization
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies released “Charting a Path to Increased Federal Accountability Through WIOA Reauthorization,” which explores how the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) can…
New Research: Historic Economic Milestones for Black Americans Mask Persistent Economic Insecurity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2024 CONTACTS: Chandra Hayslett, chandra.hayslett@joincenter.org Peter Hart, hart@cepr.net New Research: Historic Economic Milestones for Black Americans Mask Persistent Economic Insecurity Despite record low unemployment and…
Joint Center Recognizes the Biden-Harris Administration and Senator Durbin for Championing Diversity With Their New Hires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 1, 2024 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Joint Center Recognizes the Biden-Harris Administration and Senator Durbin for Championing Diversity With Their New Hires WASHINGTON — In response…
Joint Center Ranks Democratic Senators on 2024 Staff Diversity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2024 Contact: Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org Joint Center Ranks Democratic Senators on 2024 Staff Diversity Senators Schatz (HI), Hirono (HI), and Butler (CA) have most…
The Joint Center Mourns the Passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2024 The Joint Center Mourns the Passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee WASHINGTON — In response to the passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX),…