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Joint Center Welcomes New Vice President of Research and Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2026 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies is proud to announce the addition of Steve Hawkins as the Vice President of Research and Programs to the…
Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) Joined the Joint Center to Host Hill Briefing on Federal Workforce Cuts and More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2026 Contact: Ramon Korionoff, Ramon.Korionoff@mail.house.gov Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD) joined the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies to host “Black History Month on the Hill: Protecting Progress and Economic…
Joint Center Welcomes Five New Board Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 19, 2026 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org WASHINGTON — The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies is proud to announce the addition of five new board members — Steve Benjamin, president and CEO…
Joint Center Mourns the Passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 17, 2026 Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Washington, D.C. — The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies mourns the passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr., a…
Joint Center Releases State of the Dream 2026 Report on Black Economic Regression in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday
UPDATED FEBRUARY 24, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 19, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Joint Center Releases State of the Dream 2026 Report on Black Economic Regression in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday New report…
New Joint Center Brief Outlines Five Principles to Support Black Workers and Learners in Non-Degree Credential Pathways
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 15, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org New Joint Center Brief Outlines Five Principles to Support Black Workers and Learners in Non-Degree Credential Pathways The brief introduces policy and program strategies to…
New Joint Center Brief Explores Career and Technical Education Programs’ Impact on Improving Economic Mobility for Black Workers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 3, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org New Joint Center Brief Explores Career and Technical Education Programs’ Impact on Improving Economic Mobility for Black Workers The issue brief provides policy recommendations as Congress considers Perkins V reauthorization …
Joint Center Presented Governor Wes Moore with Louis E. Martin Great American Award
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies honored Maryland Governor Wes Moore with its highest honor — the Louis E. Martin Great American Award — at The Gathering Spot in Washington, DC.…
Joint Center Condemns the Elimination of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Staff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 15, 2025 Joint Center Condemns the Elimination of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Staff WASHINGTON D.C. — The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies…
Coalition Condemns Trump’s Attempt to Dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa D. Cook
Aug. 27, 2025 Coalition Condemns Trump’s Attempt to Dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa D. Cook We, a coalition of civic and policy organizations, strongly condemn the attempt of President…