Press Releases
The Joint Center Applauds Sen. Blunt Rochester for Hiring Sean Ryan as Communications Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 14, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org The Joint Center Applauds Sen. Blunt Rochester for Hiring Sean Ryan as Communications Director WASHINGTON — The Joint Center for…
Joint Center Congratulates Senator Tim Scott on New Historic Achievements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 13, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Joint Center Congratulates Senator Tim Scott on New Historic AchievementsWASHINGTON — In response to Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) becoming the…
The Joint Center Commends Sen. Heinrich for Hiring Jasmine Dimitriou as Staff Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 8, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org The Joint Center Commends Sen. Heinrich for Hiring Jasmine Dimitriou as Staff DirectorWASHINGTON — The Joint Center for Political and…
The Joint Center Applauds Sen. Alsobrooks for Hiring Zephranie Buetow as Chief of Staff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 6, 2025 Contact: Victoria Johnson, victoria.johnson@jointcenter.org Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org The Joint Center Applauds Sen. Alsobrooks for Hiring Zephranie Buetow as Chief of Staff WASHINGTON — The…
Joint Center Mourns the Passing of President Jimmy Carter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 3, 2025 Contact: Victoria Johnson, victoria.johnson@jointcenter.org press@jointcenter.org Joint Center Mourns the Passing of President Jimmy Carter WASHINGTON — In response to the passing of President Jimmy…
The 119th Congress Breaks Many Barriers, but Lacks Representation in Top Staff Hires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 11, 2024 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org The 119th Congress Breaks Many Barriers, but Lacks Representation in Top Staff Hires Black think tank urges Congress to fill…
AEO and Joint Center Sign MOU to Advance Inclusive Economic Growth for Black Entrepreneurs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: AEO Communications Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) communications@aeoworks.org Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org AEO and Joint Center Sign MOU to…
Joint Center Urges Congress to Prioritize Racial Diversity in Top Staff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 13, 2024 CONTACT: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Joint Center Urges Congress to Prioritize Racial Diversity in Top Staff Deep political divisions show a need for more diverse…
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…