Press Releases
URL Media and Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Announce Partnership to Bring Crucial Data & Research to Black Communities Nationwide
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 12, 2026 Contact Kennedy Fortner, Kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Kirstin Garriss, kirstin@url-media.com URL Media and Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Announce Partnership to Bring Crucial Data & Research…
Joint Center Ranks Democratic Senators on 2026 Staff Diversity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2026 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Victoria Johnson, victoria.johnson@jointcenter.org Joint Center Ranks Democratic Senators on 2026 Staff Diversity Senators Alsobrooks (MD), Blunt Rochester (DE), Ossoff (GA), Warnock (GA), and Van Hollen (MD) have the…
Three National Organizations Unite to Convene Influential Leaders at AEO Talks: Martha’s Vineyard 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Communications@aeoworks.org Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Three National Organizations Unite to Convene Influential Leaders at AEO Talks: Martha’s Vineyard 2026 Association for Enterprise Opportunity, Joint Center for Political…
The Joint Center Releases New Analysis of Black and Latina/o Representation Among Senate Committee Top Staff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2026 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org The Joint Center Releases New Analysis of Black and Latina/o Representation Among Senate Committee Top Staff New report examines racial and ethnic diversity among Senate committee staff…
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…