Press Releases
New Report Finds People of Color Underrepresented in Top Staff Roles in the U.S. House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org New Report Finds People of Color Underrepresented in Top Staff Roles in the U.S. House Joint Center analysis reveals continued…
Joint Center Recognizes Commissioner Geoffrey Starks for His Commitment to Digital Equity for Black Communities
Joint Center Recognizes Commissioner Geoffrey Starks for His Commitment to Digital Equity for Black Communities Starks officially steps down from the Commission today after announcement in March WASHINGTON — The Joint Center for…
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Joint Center Release Black Policy Playbook
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2025 Contact: Yolanda Raine, yraine@cbcfinc.org Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Joint Center Release Black Policy Playbook Forward Together: Black Policy Playbook…
Joint Center’s Final Section 230 Brief Unpacks Reforms — and the Stakes for Black Users
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Joint Center’s Final Section 230 Brief Unpacks Reforms — and the Stakes for Black Users The last installment analyzes how proposed reforms…
Joint Center Releases Second Research Brief on the Section 230 Law That Shapes the Internet — But Leaves Black Voices at Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Joint Center Releases Second Research Brief on the Section 230 Law That Shapes the Internet — But Leaves Black Voices at…
Joint Center Releases First of Three Research Briefs on the Section 230 Law That Shapes the Internet — But Leaves Black Voices at Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Joint Center Releases First of Three Research Briefs on the Section 230 Law That Shapes the Internet — But Leaves…
Joint Center Celebrates New Senior Leadership Team Hires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Joint Center Celebrates New Senior Leadership Team Hires Think tank advances its strategic plan with new leadership amid Black Women’s…
Racial Diversity Among Top Capitol Hill Staff Remains Disproportionate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Racial Diversity Among Top Capitol Hill Staff Remains Disproportionate Black think tank releases final update on top staff hiring WASHINGTON —…
Joint Center Releases Research on the Importance of Child Care Support for Black Students at Community Colleges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 26, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Victoria Johnson, victoria.johnson@jointcenter.org Joint Center Releases Research on the Importance of Child Care Support for Black Students at Community Colleges…
Joint Center Celebrates Sen. Andy Kim for Hiring Tim Mack as Communications Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 5, 2025 Contact: Kennedy Fortner, kennedy.fortner@jointcenter.org Joint Center Celebrates Sen. Andy Kim for Hiring Tim Mack as Communications Director WASHINGTON — The Joint Center for Political…